Rio Ferdinand went wild over one of Sporting’s goals | OneFootball

Sporting won the Cinco Violinos Trophy by beating Monaco 2-0 this Saturday. The match was marked by a stunning goal from Jesse Derry. The young Englishman came on in the second half and opened his account in the 68th minute, with the ball still clipping the post.

The one who was thrilled by the curling strike was Rio Ferdinand. The former Manchester United defender reacted on X (formerly Twitter) to the goal scored by the winger on loan from Chelsea with a fire emoji and two eyes. As a fellow Englishman, the legendary centre-back continues to follow the player’s development.

It is worth remembering that the 19-year-old English winger was announced as a new signing for the Lions on loan from Chelsea until the end of the 2026/27 season on July 11, and he is already getting Sporting’s fanbase excited.

Capable of operating mainly on the left flank, Jesse Derry had been tracked by clubs such as Nottingham Forest, Bournemouth and Southampton. However, he ultimately chose the project presented by Sporting, where he hopes to earn minutes at the highest level.

The winger thus becomes another option for the Lions’ attack in a season in which Sporting aim to challenge once again for the main trophies. The expectation is that Derry will adapt quickly to Portuguese football and start showing early on the potential that led the Lions to move for his signing.

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