"He told me he was going where he felt wanted": Sérgio Krithinas reveals conversation with Palhinha

Sérgio Krithinas, executive director of Record, revealed that he spoke with footballer Palhinha when the player's future was still open. During that conversation, Palhinha said he would go where he felt wanted. Krithinas spoke about this episode during the Prova de News program, where he shared details about the midfielder's transfer process. Record closely followed the negotiations involving the player, who ended up leaving Sporting. Palhinha's comment reveals the importance the player places on how he is valued by clubs, preferring a team where he feels recognition and willingness to have him. This statement from Palhinha was interpreted as a sign that the player's decision was not dependent only on sporting factors, but also emotional ones.