Sporting has officially signed Jose Marsa, Hours after confirming Robin Winger as Lions’ backup. How Record The 19-year-old Spanish central player, formerly at Barcelona, ​​signed a contract until 2024 and was protected by a €45m cancellation clause.

“I am very grateful for the trust. It was not easy to leave my family, my house and my city, but I am convinced that everything will be fine. The first few days were a bit hectic because of the trips and because I was settling in, but my new colleagues received me very well. I am very happy and excited. To start,” he said, in a statement to the club’s media, aware of the quality of the lions: “I was 13 years old in Barcelona, ​​but they talked to me a lot. Well about the Sporting formation. That is also why I chose to come here.” The defender will play for team B, on orders from Filiep Celikkaya, but will be able to be monitored by Rúben Amorim in the main team training. So much so, that Marsa realizes the success of her compatriot Boru. “The success he had here led him to be called up for the Spain national team. This made me even more excited to come because I know I can also make it to the senior national team,” said the Spaniard, who introduces himself as a player “with a personality who loves to go out and play quickly”.

He added: “As soon as I learned of Sporting’s interest, I started following the club’s matches. Not only football, but also futsal, for example. I know they were European champions,” adding, concluding his speech with an eye to the future: “I want to prove what I deserve.” on the court and I want all the confidence you put in me.”