Sofia Oliveira urges Sporting not to sell a gem: he is the present | OneFootball

Flávio Gonçalves' performance in Sporting's 4-1 win over Celtic continues to draw attention, with Sofia Oliveira taking to social media to praise the 19-year-old footballer and argue for greater appreciation of the Academy.

"The biggest certainty to come out of this match is that Sporting must not go back to underestimating its academy. Flávio Gonçalves is the present," the pundit wrote on social media platform 'X' (formerly Twitter) last Tuesday, July 14.

The attacking midfielder was one of the standout players in the friendly played in the Algarve, showing personality on the ball, quality in linking up different areas of the pitch, and involvement in the ball recovery that led to the Lions' first goal.

The performance reinforced the positive signs he had already been showing during pre-season and once again put his name among the most promising young players in the green-and-white academy. Born in Mantes-la-Jolie, France, the number 58 began his journey at Rio Ave before moving to Sporting in 2019, when he was just 12 years old.

Last season, the player was seen as one of the talents with the greatest room for development in the Academy and was included in the first team's preparations for the new season.

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