"It meant a lot": Zalazar reveals decisive phrase from Frederico Varandas in the move to Sporting
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"It meant a lot": Zalazar reveals decisive phrase from Frederico Varandas in the move to Sporting

SIC Notícias9 September 2026 at 13:02

The Uruguayan midfielder Gonzalo Zalazar gave an interview to German magazine "Kicker" in which he revealed the behind-the-scenes of his transfer from Braga to Sporting. In the conversation, the player opened up about the process that led to his move to Lisbon.

Zalazar highlighted how Sporting's president, Frederico Varandas, conducted the entire transfer operation. According to the Uruguayan, it was precisely a decisive phrase spoken by Varandas that weighed significantly in his decision to head to the Lions' club.

The player considered that the words of the Sporting president had an important weight in the choice he made, revealing the influence that Frederico Varandas's direct communication had in completing this movement between the two Portuguese clubs.

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