Official! Centre-back leaves Sporting, joins Rio Ave permanently | OneFootball

It’s official. Santiago Fernandes has left Sporting and was announced as a new signing for Rio Ave, where he will continue his development. In the last season serving the lions, the 18-year-old centre-back made 12 appearances for the junior team.

Throughout his time in Sporting’s academy, the Portuguese footballer gradually earned more playing time, featuring in different age groups and developing within the structure of the Alvalade club, which he joined in 2018.

after having ended last season with little playing time for the under-19s (473 minutes).

Sporting’s junior team lost to Porto (3-1) in the 14th and final round of the Championship Qualification Phase of the National Under-19 Championship (Read HERE). The young green-and-whites ended the season below expectations.

José João Gomes’ side finished third in the standings with 24 points. Porto finished first with 33. Benfica came second with 26 points. União de Leiria were fourth with 18.

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