Official! Long linked with Sporting, André Almeida signs contract | OneFootball

It's official! Referenced by Sporting's management for several years, since his days at Vitória de Guimarães and about to leave Valencia in the summer transfer window, André Almeida has renewed his contract with the Che club.

"I am very happy. It is the reward for my work and it gives me motivation to keep going. I worked hard to get here. I will try to improve, be a better player, and bring joy to Valencia fans. We can achieve great things this season," he said upon the official announcement.

André Almeida will remain contractually tied to Valencia for at least another four years, at a time when he has not been a first-choice option. This season, out of the six official matches already played, the midfielder was only chosen in two, and both times coming off the bench.

In the summer 2022 transfer window, André Almeida moved with all his belongings from Vitória de Guimarães to Valencia for 8 million euros. At that time, Sporting, led by Frederico Varandas, showed interest in the player, but the deal never materialized.

In 2024/25, wearing Valencia's shirt, André Almeida – valued at 10 million euros – played 38 matches: 34 in La Liga and four in the Copa del Rey. In the 2,116 minutes he was on the field, the attacking midfielder registered four assists.

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