Afonso Moreira keeps flying at Lyon, leaves Sporting stunned | OneFootball

Afonso Moreira continues to shine on French soil and was decisive in Lyon’s 2-1 win over PSG at the Parc des Princes, in a Matchday 30 Ligue 1 clash. The Portuguese winger provided the assist for Paulo Fonseca’s team’s first goal, scored by Endrick, while for the 2-0, the roles were reversed and it was the Brazilian forward who set up the former Sporting player.

Afonso Moreira was signed from the Lions back in July for €2 million. Looking now at the player’s performances, the Alvalade club will certainly be regretting it. With few opportunities in green and white, the young attacker found happiness and room to grow at Lyon - who were eliminated from the Europa League - under Paulo Fonseca, who has already lavished him with praise.

"At the moment, we are dependent on a player who was playing in Portugal’s third division [at Sporting B] a year ago, and he is the one taking responsibility. If Afonso has that courage, the others must do the same," said the Portuguese coach at the start of April, after criticizing Endrick’s performances.

In January, Paulo Fonseca had already pointed to Afonso Moreira for the national team. "Afonso Moreira has worked very hard, listened, learned and taken risks. He is a brave kid and very important to our team. He is still young and I am sure that if he continues like this, he will be a player to keep in mind for the national team. Credit must be given to our scouting department, who knew the player well and recommended him," he said in comments to Lusa.

"Afonso Moreira arrived here without any experience at this level. The French league is different from the Portuguese one, but he adapted very well, knew how to wait for his opportunities and greatly improved his game and decision-making ability," he concluded at the time.

This season, wearing the Lyon shirt, Afonso Moreira - valued at €10 million - has played 33 matches: 23 in Ligue 1, seven in the Europa League and three in the Coupe de France.

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