With limited minutes, Eduardo Quaresma makes urgent plea at Sporting | OneFootball

Eduardo Quaresma was asked to take on a new role at Sporting. At a time when his presence in the starting eleven against Estrela da Amadora - which the lions won 4-0 - was a surprise, it is all part of Rui Borges' plan for the player.

According to information provided by the newspaper Record, the coach of the green and whites has been pushing the 'number 72' and, for this season, despite limited playtime, he has asked the defender to make his presence felt as a voice in Sporting's locker room.

Thus, something Rui Borges intends with this role for Quaresma is for the player to gain greater responsibility within the team and to be able to convey the Alvalade Club's mentality to all foreigners and new signings at Sporting. Especially because, despite being only 23 years old, he is one of the athletes with the most years at the club.

It is worth remembering that, in the last winter transfer window, Eduardo Quaresma received an offer to leave Sporting that would have tripled his salary at Alvalade - something he declined, preferring to stay with the lions to help win the championship again. Currently, the defender has a release clause of 80 million euros and a contract valid until June 2028.

This sports season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Eduardo Quaresma - valued at 17 million euros - has only played eight matches. In this season's start, the player participated in a total of 517 minutes, scoring one goal and providing one assist.

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