"We haven't closed a single Sporting Academy School. Some of the other big clubs just give their name out and don't create a link. Sporting CP always visits regularly, helping the coaches and coordinators and making sure the installations are fit for the job. That is where our success comes from", said Bruno de Carvalho, adding a word on the local talent: "Young Angolan players have a lot of talent, you can see it. On top of that, it is really important to build up relationships with other Portuguese speaking countries. This idea isn't a new one, but we brought together different areas to make it happen. It is a privilege to be here."

 

The Sporting CP president inevitably added a few comments on Ary Papel and Gelson Dala:"Ary and Gelson are with us through a protocol with 1.º de Agosto which has had some practical results. Dala shows a maturity above what we would see as average and he is always focused. Ary is a bit younger, so we thought a period out on loan in the top division would help his growth."