Official warns Sporting about Pedro Lima: many will be surprised | OneFootball

Pedro Lima arrived at Sporting in this summer transfer window, and the feedback from those who worked closely with the Brazilian midfielder has been very positive. Diogo Boa Alma, former general director of Aves SAD, believes Sporting’s new signing has everything needed to succeed at Alvalade and has no doubt he is ready to meet the Club’s demands.

Speaking about the player signed from Aves SAD for €4 million, plus €2 million in add-ons, the executive highlighted the versatility of the 24-year-old midfielder. "He is someone with immense quality, who can bring Sporting a lot of versatility in midfield because he can play as either a more attacking or a more defensive midfielder," he began by explaining.

Developed at Palmeiras, Pedro Lima stood out early in Brazilian football and was part of the team that won the Copinha in 2022. Now more adapted to the central midfield and attacking midfield roles, he still has traits that make him a very complete player. "Pedro is a left-footer who gets into the box, can finish, and has very good technical ability. Physically, he is also a tall, strong footballer, over 1.80m. So he is a complete player and can add a lot in the heart of midfield for a high-profile club," he added.

Diogo Boa Alma also highlighted the Brazilian’s development over the course of last season, especially physically and defensively. "He improved in defensive aspects and intensity as well. He finished the season as one of the players who always covered the most ground during matches, around 12 kilometres. That was something he needed to add to his game. Coach João Henriques helped him show all his talent and start getting into more finishing areas and being more aggressive when winning the ball back," he said.

The former Aves SAD official believes the adaptation to Sporting will be quick. "A lot of people are going to be surprised by this star and by how quickly he will adapt to a Sporting environment because he is a young player ready to perform at that level," he assured, also recalling the experience the player gained in demanding competitive environments throughout his career.

In addition to his qualities on the pitch, Pedro Lima was praised for his maturity and character. "Unlike most Brazilian players, he comes from a family with some education. He speaks several languages, also because he played in England, at Norwich, and in Croatia, at Osijek. He has a very good head on his shoulders and quite often acts as a translator for his teammates. He has the right values and always adds a lot of quality to a group," he concluded.

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