André Villas-Boas on Porto youth titles: “Inner strength wins dreams” | OneFootball

André Villas-Boas said he was very pleased with the performances of FC Porto’s youth teams, on the sidelines of the national champions trophy ceremony. The president described this sporting season as “a year of the Dragon”, stressing that this latest title adds to the junior trophy, the reserve team’s record points tally, and the first team’s triumph in the league.

Speaking to the younger players, the Porto president urged the athletes to “hold on to their dreams”, reminding them that there are still many challenges ahead.

“The steps from here on are the most complicated, namely the rise to the first team. They still have the under-19s and the B team in between, of course, but it is that inner strength that must be decisive in achieving these boys’ dreams,” he said.

The club official expressed full confidence in the path being followed, underlining that “the development project is the most important thing” and praising the work of José Tavares.

“We do not need titles to confirm this, but given that they had not happened for a long time, and given that this year we introduced three under-19 players into the first team and that we see a B team that is increasingly renewed, it is confirmation that we are on the right path and we believe there is a pleasure associated with the development project, which is winning titles,” he concluded.

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