Esther Ávila signs in at Alvalade
21 Nov, 2016
Sporting CP dominate Andaluzia International Tournament and bring back a new signing
Sporting Clube de Portugal has reached an agreement to sign the Spanish international goalball star Esther Ávila.
The 27-year old has been pivotal in Spain and Madrid's recent performances, with the team from the Spanish capital winning the Andaluzia International Tournament lady's event.
Sporting CP goalball coach Márcia Ferreira highlighted the importance of the signing. "Esther is a very influential athlete", said Ferreira, before Esther added her thoughts: "(I am) really proud to represent a club as big as Sporting CP and to be able to contribute to winning some new titles."
Sporting Clube de Portugal's male team were in fine form in Andaluzia, winning the event. Meanwhile Sporting CP's ladies finished in fourth.