After national team debut, Sporting gem proud: Always an honour | OneFootball

Eduardo Felicíssimo experienced a special moment this Wednesday by making his debut for Portugal’s Under-21 national team. The Sporting midfielder was brought on by Luís Freire in the closing minutes of the 4-0 win over Northern Ireland, in a friendly match played in Estoril.

Brought on in the 80th minute to replace Tiago Gabriel, the 19-year-old did not hide his satisfaction at reaching another milestone in his journey. "Happy and proud to make my debut for Portugal’s Under-21s. It is always an honor to represent our national team", the player wrote on social media after the match.

The call-up to the national team comes at a time of steady growth for the Sporting midfielder. After a season in which he split his time between the youth team, the B team and even the first team, Felicíssimo continues to confirm his status as one of the greatest prospects to come through the green-and-white academy.

According to newspaper A Bola, . The Sporting structure intends to continue investing in talents produced by the Academy, enhancing internal assets and reducing the need for major investment in the market.

. The new deal is valid until 2030 and includes a release clause of 80 million euros, in a clear demonstration of the confidence the Club places in the future of the young midfielder developed in Alcochete.

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