Marco Silva expressed his satisfaction with how the fans welcomed João Palhinha on his return to Sporting. The manager highlighted that it was important for the midfielder to feel the support of the Sporting fans after his signing.
The manager also publicly thanked the crowd's reaction to the new signing during the game, acknowledging the support shown by the fans. Marco Silva valued the way the fans responded to the player's presence on the pitch.
The reference to the final stretch of the game suggests that this moment of recognition happened during the concluding phases of the match, when the fans would have once again shown their support for both Palhinha and the team.
João Palhinha, who returned to SportingCP after a spell at Fulham, was greeted with enthusiasm by the members and fans present at the stadium, with Marco Silva making a point of highlighting the importance of this return for both the player and the club.
