Player moved in Sporting farewell: thanks fans for all love and support | OneFootball

João Virgínia has been officially announced as a Wolverhampton signing. The 26-year-old goalkeeper took the opportunity to leave a farewell message to theSporting fans and thank them for the support he received during his time at the Club.

The keeper once again represented the Alvalade side after having been loaned by Everton in the 2021/22 season. Last season, he played in eight matches for the Lions before his future was steered toward England.

In the message posted on social media, he highlighted the pride he felt at wearing the green and white shirt again: "Sporting fans, today I am proud to have represented this club once again, to have honored our shirt every day, on and off the pitch. To look back and know that I gave my best."

Virgínia also left a word of thanks to his teammates, staff members, coaching team and board, without forgetting the fans for the affection they showed. "I want to thank all my teammates, staff members, the coaching team and the board who helped me, and especially the fans for all the affection and support."

The goalkeeper now begins a new stage of his career at Wolverhampton, where he will work under the command of César Peixoto. In his farewell, he said he was ready for the challenge ahead and ended the message with a reference to the Club he is now leaving. "Now a new chapter begins. Thank you, Sporting 🦁💚"

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