Borja Sainz dedicates FC Porto title: “Mum, this is for you and Jorge” | OneFootball

Borja Sainz spoke this Monday for the first time since FC Porto were crowned national champions of the Primeira Liga last Saturday, following a 1-0 win over Alverca at the Estádio do Dragão.

The Spanish winger used social media to dedicate the trophy won in blue and white to his mother and also to Jorge Costa, two very important figures, for different reasons, to the former Norwich City player, who both passed away during the current season.

“Saturday was one of those days you never forget. They were difficult months, the kind that change you inside. And in the middle of it all, football went on, the team went on, and so did I,” recalled Borja Sainz.

“Today we celebrate a championship. But, for me, this goes far beyond a title. It is for those who are always present, even if you no longer see them in the stands. Mum, this is for you. And also for you, Jorge Costa,” added the Dragons’ number 17.

Throughout this season, the Iberian forward made 45 appearances in all competitions for FC Porto, contributing to Francesco Farioli's side with seven goals and five assists.

Read the full message below:

“Saturday was one of those days you never forget.

They were difficult months, the kind that change you inside. And in the middle of it all, football went on, the team went on, and so did I.

Today we celebrate a championship. But, for me, this goes far beyond a title. It is for those who are always present, even if you no longer see them in the stands. Mum, this is for you.

And also for you, Jorge Costa, for everything you represent to this club.

Thank you to this group for never letting go of me, for pushing me in the moments when I needed it most. And to our people, for still being there even when I was not so close, for the affection, the respect and the support in every match, which makes this title yours as well.”

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