Afonso Moreira speaks out on success after leaving Sporting | OneFootball

Afonso Moreira has been one of Lyon's standouts in recent weeks and now, while serving the national under-21 team, the player from Sporting's academy discussed this moment after the club allowed his departure for 2 million euros.

"I am experiencing a great moment and very happy with the consistency I have been showing. The praise is a reflection of my work and my team's work. Now, I am focused on the national team and this is where I want to give my best," he began by saying.

Turning his attention to the Quinas team, Afonso Moreira stated: "It is always an honor to represent Portugal, no matter the level. That is what we have to see because we are one nation and it is always important to be in this context. It is an extreme pride to be able to represent Portugal."

Then, the former Sporting player addressed the call-up of Carlos Forbs, also a former lion, by Roberto Martínez: "It is gratifying to see Carlos achieving his dream. He did his work and succeeded. Of course, it makes everything much closer and makes the dream seem even more possible. It makes us believe it can happen to all players if they work hard. I sent him a congratulatory message. He is a great friend of mine and I am very happy for him."

Finally, Afonso Moreira focused on the Portuguese under-21 game, scheduled for November 18, against the Czech Republic: "We have been demonstrating what we are capable of offensively and defensively. We are aware that it will be a challenging game against the Czech Republic. But, we are sure we will play a great game and manage to bring the three points home."

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