Official: Sporting defender pens new deal with Varandas, a proud moment | OneFootball

It's official. Sporting has signed a training contract with Maria Silva, a 16-year-old defender who is part of the club's junior squad at Alvalade. The new contract has filled the player with pride and a desire to live up to the trust placed in her.

"It's a moment of pride, mainly, it's very special to sign a contract with such a big club like Sporting. I hope to always give my best and represent Sporting in the best way possible,” she said to the green and white emblem's media.

The defender, who joined the club in 2022, spoke about her journey at Sporting: "The most memorable moments I have, besides the locker room with my teammates, are the tournaments, because these are times when we are with our teammates and coaches every day, and especially experiences outside of Portugal are incredible."

Maria Silva recalled the last season with the youth team: "It was the first year at that level, it was something new for everyone. I believe the main point was the atmosphere we had in the locker room and, although we didn't win, which is what we all want for Sporting, we all evolved a lot individually, as a team, and we all became better players."

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