Key Sporting figure clears transfer talk: They're still Sporting players | OneFootball

Eduardo Quaresma was once again in the starting line-up in Sporting’s win over Nottingham Forest (4-1) and answered post-match questions at the Algarve Stadium. The young centre-back commented on the likely departures of Pote and Ousmane Diomande and was very clear.

"They are still Sporting players until the moment they leave. Or not, they may stay. They are part of our squad and will have a game tomorrow against 1.º Dezembro. It was the coach’s decision," he told journalists in the mixed zone.

The 24-year-old feels ready to take the place of his Ivorian teammate. "I’m prepared for whatever the coach and Sporting want me to do. Over the years, I’ve shown that I have the ability to be a starter or come on, that depends on the coach. I don’t know if I’ll be captain, if I’ll be a starter, but the most important thing is that when I’m given minutes, I show that I’m capable," he said.

Eduardo Quaresma said he was proud to be one of Sporting’s captains. "Wearing the Sporting armband is always a source of pride and responsibility for me, especially because of the captains I’ve had. Seba (Coates) and Morten (Hjulmand) taught me a lot and I hope to continue the good work they did," he said.

To conclude, the defender spoke about his dream of representing Portugal. "Everyone dreams of going to the national team. I’m going to work for that and wait for the September call-up or any other that comes. If I’m not called up now, I hope to be called up later. I have to show the coach that I’m ready for that," he concluded.

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