João Lopes signs professional contract | OneFootball

João Lopes has signed a professional contract with FC Porto and will remain in blue and white, something that has already been the case since the 2023/24 season. Since then, the midfielder has spent three seasons at the Club: the first two at under-15 level and the most recent with the under-16s, the team for which he made 28 appearances and scored two goals on the day he celebrates his 16th birthday.

Regularly called up to Portugal’s under-16 national team, João Lopes thanked FC Porto “for the trust placed in me” and his parents for being his greatest “support”, stressing that “hard work is always rewarded”. “Good on the ball and aggressive”, the midfielder promised to “work every day with humility, dedication and ambition” so that one day he can fulfil his dream of “reaching the first team”.

The contract he signed“I want to thank FC Porto for the trust placed in me and my family, who never stopped believing in me, especially my parents, who are my support. I also want to thank my coaches and everyone who has been part of this journey so far. Without the support of each and every one of them, this would not be possible.”

His parents’ unconditional support“They teach me everything, help me with everything and are my support.”

Joining FC Porto“I was very proud, as a result of my work, and hard work is always rewarded.”

Constant improvement“I believe my development has been very good. The first year is always difficult and in the second I unfortunately had an injury, but that made me want more, work harder and improve even more. Last season was very positive and now the focus is on the next one.”

An unforgettable moment“Joining a Club like this and becoming champion in the very first year is something really special.”

Ready to honour the Dragon on his chest“I will keep working every day with humility, dedication and ambition. I want to honour this badge.”

A self-portrait“I’m good on the ball and aggressive. I’ve got grit, quality and I always want more than others.”

FC Porto’s clean sweep in football“It is very good for FC Porto to win all these titles. It was a very good year for all age groups and it is the result of everyone’s work.”

A well-known role model“It’s Vitinha. He has a style of play similar to mine and I really enjoy watching him play.”

A dream still to be fulfilled“I want to reach FC Porto’s first team.”

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