Paulo Fonseca impressed by player Sporting sold for €2 million | OneFootball

Paulo Fonseca admitted he was surprised by the obvious evolution of Afonso Moreira in the current sports season. After being signed from Sporting for 2 million euros—with the Lions securing 20% of the profit from a future sale—the Portuguese coach was clearly impressed.

"He has evolved a lot. It is very important for us to have this progression from Afonso at this moment. I have to say that, when we started, I did not expect this level of performance now," began the Lyon coach, speaking to the French club's media.

For Paulo Fonseca, the Portuguese U-20 international forward has been skipping some steps in the process: "He has done things I expected for the future, but already at this moment. Perhaps he has been the player who surprised me the most."

Afonso Moreira, a player developed at Sporting, finally seems to have found his place in the team led by Paulo Fonseca. The Portuguese youth international recently scored the second goal in the Europa League, his fourth of the season wearing the Lyon shirt—to which he has also added four assists.

It is worth remembering that Afonso Moreira became a two-time national champion with Sporting and took part in winning the latest edition of the Portuguese Cup. Last season he was an option in three official matches, but always as a used substitute. He left for France in the summer for 2 million euros.

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