Rodrigo Zalazar comments on rumours linking him with Benfica | OneFootball

Rodrigo Zalazar addressed the rumors linking him to Benfica during the transfer window and assured that his priority was always Sporting. The Uruguayan midfielder revealed that he was never contacted by the Eagles and explained that his desire to move to Alvalade arose from the very first contacts with the Lions.

"When Sporting spoke to me, my agent made it very clear that they wanted me to go there. I was very happy to hear that. From the very first conversation we had with Sporting, I wanted to go there. Benfica never spoke to me," he said.

The player showed his excitement about joining the Lions: "I’m very happy to join a big club. A giant club. From day one, they treated me incredibly well — the people at the club and the fans. I can’t wait to see everyone at Alvalade," he said.

Still yet to play any minutes at the World Cup, the player assured that he remains focused on earning his place in the national team: "Obviously I want to play. That’s why I’m here — I want to represent my country. It’s a dream for me and for all my teammates. I wasn’t the only one left on the bench today. Now it’s about working to find an opportunity and, when it comes, I have to be ready."

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