Tiago Silva admits Sporting interest, explains failed transfer | OneFootball

Tiago Silva revealed that strengthening Sporting was on the table during the January and summer transfer windows. The former Vitória de Guimarães player was linked with the Lions, in what would have been a reunion with Rui Borges, but the deal never materialized.

"Sporting was a strong possibility, in fact, it was one of the first options mentioned to me in the market, but Sporting and Vitória never reached an agreement, nor would they have. Honestly, it was also difficult to leave Vitória for any other team in Portugal; I always prioritized going abroad," he said to V+ channel.

Next, the midfielder explained his decision: "In Portugal, a Portuguese player doesn’t earn much, and even the big clubs don’t pay a high salary to a 32-year-old player. At this point, I’m seen as an old player to play in Portugal. Foreign clubs, much to my regret, are the ones who value this type of player."

With no agreement between Sporting and Vitória de Guimarães, Tiago Silva moved to Al Rayyan in Qatar on a free transfer. The experienced footballer accepted a third adventure abroad, after having already played in England (Nottingham) and Greece (Olympiacos).

Last season, wearing the Vitória de Guimarães shirt, Tiago Silva – valued at 3 million euros – played in 46 of the team’s 52 official matches. During the 3,613 minutes he spent on the pitch, the midfielder scored seven goals and assisted his teammates on eight occasions.

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