Fernando Santos includes Alvalade five for Confederations Cup

The national team coach Fernando Santos has included a total of five Sporting CP players in his squad of 24 for the coming friendly, World Cup qualifier and Confederations Cup fixtures.

The five are Rui Patrício, Beto, William Carvalho, Adrien Silva and Gelson Martins, who will face Cyprus on the 3rd of June (friendly) and Lithuania (World Cup qualifier), before travelling to Russia for the Confederations Cup.

Beto makes Alvalade Sporting CP Alvalade debut

Beto made his first start in Alvalade this week, in Sporting CP's win against Praiense.

"It was my debut in a Sporting shirt in this stadium. I had already played here as the opposition though, unfortunately. I was a really passionate moment for me. We let in a really good goal early on, but we responded well. We played seriously and competitively and I am proud to have made my debut", said Beto at the final whistle, adding: "This match was a good opportunity to to give a few minutes to some of the lads who have been playing less and that is how we find out form. We showed respect for Praiense and that reflects well on the lads."

Beto guarantees that Tuesday's loss is a thing of the past

The Sporting squad have well and truly put Tuesday's defeat to Dormund behind them and Beto is convinced that Saturday's hosting of Tondela is the perfect way to brush off the dust.

"It will be a hard game like they all are and Tondela will try and play to their strengths, but we will be playing at home again with the fans motivating us. We are confident that we will get the three points", said Beto in an interview with Sporting TV, adding: "The squad is feeling really together right now. We have a good group and we will push through the highs and the lows. We want to trigger a good run of wins now."

Sporting CP reaches agreement with Beto

Sporting Clube de Portugal - Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Beto for a contract valid for two seasons, with an additional optional season and a buy-out clause of 45,000,000.00€.

Sporting Clube de Portugal - Futebol, SAD wishes Beto the best of professional and personal success.