After a frustrating season, Sporting injury victim vows: back next season | OneFootball

Fotis Ioannidis took to social media this Sunday to leave a message for Sporting fans, as a way of reflecting on the 2025/26 season. The striker explained that he started “with great enthusiasm”, but ended “in a difficult way” due to the injury that kept him off the pitch for much of the season.

“My first year at this incredible club began with great enthusiasm, but ended in a difficult way because of a complicated injury. I worked hard to return this season and help my team and my teammates achieve our goals, but unfortunately it was not possible", he began by writing.

“I want to thank the club and all Sporting fans for their support and trust in me. My message to you is simple: there will be one more competitor for the position, ready to help my teammates and fight for everything our club and you deserve.”, leaving a message of gratitude to the entire Sporting world.

January marked the moment of his first injury layoff. He returned a month and a half later and took part in one more match, then remained out until the end of the season. As such, the striker’s last game dates back to 21 February, when he played 13 minutes in Sporting’s win over Moreirense.

It is worth remembering that Ioannidis was signed last summer from Greece’s Panathinaikos for 22 million euros (+ 3 million euros in bonuses). For Sporting, he made 22 appearances this season, scoring six goals and providing three assists.

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