Sporting’s big-money deal: "I’m passionate about the Lions" | OneFootball

Mateus Fernandes continues to shine in the Premier League, playing for Southampton, but he hasn't forgotten Sporting. The player, trained at the lions' academy, was sold in the summer of 2024 to the English club and revealed that he still follows the Alvalade Club as much as he can.

"Unfortunately, the games aren't broadcast live here on TV, but obviously, I literally follow all of Sporting's games through apps and highlights. Occasionally, I also follow Estoril when I have time, and Arouca, because of coach Vasco Seabra", he began by stating in an interview with DAZN.

In this case, Mateus Fernandes didn't want to hide his love for the green and whites, continuing: "But without a doubt, I always try to follow Sporting's games, which, as I said, is the club I've been passionate about since I was a baby".

"This part of being a fan always draws me to Sporting, so, it's a club that will always be special in my life, and I will always try to follow it as much as possible. Wherever I am, Sporting will be there too", he added, in a teaser shared this Monday, December 29, by the streaming platform on social media.

With much of his training done at the Alcochete Academy, Mateus Fernandes - valued at 32 million euros - played 10 matches for Sporting's main team between 2022/23 and 2024/25, during which he scored one goal and provided one assist. In the summer of 2024, the athlete moved to Southampton for 15 million euros, in a deal that, with bonuses, could still rise to 20M.

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