Morita gets special gift as he bids farewell to Sporting Academy | OneFootball

Hidemasa Morita continues to collect memorable farewells in the final stretch of his time at Sporting. After the tears in the victory over Gil Vicente, which secured the Lions direct qualification for the next edition of the Champions League, the Japanese international was once again surprised with a gesture full of symbolism and affection.

This time, the midfielder received an oil portrait gifted by Gus Romano, a Sporting supporter who went to the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy to personally deliver the piece. Along with the painting, there was also a scroll written in Japanese with a special message addressed to the 'number 5'.

“History is made with trophies. But some players become a legacy and are part of a dream. Thank you for connecting Japan to Sporting Clube de Portugal. I painted with respect, admiration and gratitude. Thank you for the incredible memories,” wrote the artist.

. The final meeting is scheduled for this Sunday, May 24. The match against the team coached by Luís Tralhão is set to kick off at 5:15 pm, at Jamor.

valued at 9 million euros - he has made 49 appearances. The Japanese footballer has played a total of 2,771 minutes, in which he provided six assists and scored one goal.

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