Benfica man with 10 titles backs Zalazar to Sporting: He'll add plenty | OneFootball

Rodrigo Zalazar continues to receive praise after being confirmed as a new Sporting signing, and there are those who have no doubt that the Uruguayan midfielder will leave his mark at Alvalade. One such person is Pizzi, the creative player’s former teammate at Braga.

The Portuguese midfielder, who recently ended his career, believes Sporting got it absolutely right by moving ahead of the competition, including SL Benfica, and quickly securing the Uruguayan international’s signing. “Yes, I expected him to reach this level. Zalazar is undoubtedly a player with a lot of quality, and I think he has been showing in our league and also with the national team that he has a great deal of talent,” he said.

Pizzi also believes that Sporting’s new signing has all the attributes needed to make an immediate impact in Rui Borges’ squad. “He’s going to be a player who will add a lot to Sporting, it was a fantastic signing, and I think he has everything it takes to be one of the best players in the Portuguese league,” he added.

The SAD led by Frederico Varandas moved early to avoid a bidding war over the Uruguayan midfielder, securing his signing from Braga for €30 million, in what became the biggest deal between Portuguese clubs in the history of the Liga Portugal Betclic.

At 26, Zalazar arrives at Alvalade after a standout season in Portuguese football and with the expectation of playing an important role in the major overhaul that Sporting is preparing for its midfield in the 2026/27 season.

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