Ezequiel Schelotto's first thoughts as a Sporting player

Ezequiel Schelotto, a player who can feature anywhere on the pitch but most prefers being deployed down the right wing, was officially announced as the latest addition to the Alvalade armoury this week, penning a deal valid until the end of the season - with three additional seasons - and getting right into the mix in training with the rest of the squad. Having been a free agent since August after leaving Inter Milan, Schelotto is available for action immediately.

The Argentinean-born Italian has spent almost his entire career in Italy until now, having represented Cesena, Catania and Atalanta, before making the move to the Milan giants and going out on loan to Sassuolo, Parma and Chievo Verona. Schelotto learnt his trade in Banfield (the only Argentinean club he played for) and stands 1.87m tall.

“Honestly, it is  great feeling to be at a club of this size. I have been out for a while, but that is in the past now. I am thinking about the present and I really want to get into the group, get to know the coach and start playing", affirmed the Alvalade new recruit in his first interview.

Standing in front of pictures of Cristiano Ronaldo and Luís Figo for a photography session, Sporting and Ezequiel Schelotto looked to the two Alvalade legends as the level to aspire to: "Behind me are photos of two amazing players, who won everything and the Ballon d'Or. History speaks for itself and although Sporting hasn't won a lot of titles for a while, but this season is going well and I am here to help. Sporting has a great coach, who helped me make the decision to come here."