Joelson Fernandes back in Portugal to face Sporting on final day | OneFootball

It's official. Joelson Fernandes is a new addition to Gil Vicente. The former player of Sporting - which profits from this move - arrives in Barcelos after two seasons in Turkey, where he played for Hatayspor. At 22 years old, the athlete signs a contract until 2029 and may face the lions in the 17th and 34th rounds of the Portuguese League.

The winger signed with the Gil Vicente team for four seasons, becoming another attacking option for César Peixoto. Joelson Fernandes reunites with the club against which he made his professional debut when he was still with the green and white emblem.

"I have already had the opportunity to play in the Portuguese League, including playing against Gil Vicente, but I didn't have many opportunities. I think that this year, I will have many more opportunities to help. The club gave me confidence, which was what I wanted at this moment," Joelson revealed to the club's media.

The new footballer for the Minho team also emphasized the decisive role of César Peixoto in his arrival in Barcelos. "I spoke with the coach when I was in Turkey. He called me, we talked several times, and he gave me a lot of confidence. He welcomed me very well, as did the entire structure," he highlighted.

In the last season, Joelson Fernandes – valued at 1.4 million euros – played in 36 matches in Turkey, scoring three goals and providing three assists. Hatayspor finished in 18th position in the championship with 26 points and could not avoid relegation.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.