There was no harmonious farewell to Viktor Gyökeres with the Sporting management. Full clinch and strike, open bickering in the media, then the transfer to Arsenal. A few days later, Sporting presented Luis Suarez, the Colombian who will make Sporting supporters not miss “Superbock” Gyökeres.
Of course, it’s not about icon Luis Suarez, who still holds his legs together, enough to finish off passes from buddy Messi with goals. This Suarez comes from Spanish second division with 31 goals last season. When the 27-year-old describes himself to the Sporting supporters, he moves far from the Swedish archipelago to the savannah.
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“I identify with a lion because of its personality and character, as well as the stubbornness it shows when protecting its pack. When I got the offer from Sporting CP, I didn’t hesitate, because everything seemed cohesive,” Suárez told Sporting’s website.
“[I am] a strong, agile striker – always with an eye on goal – who gives everything to help his teammates – not only in attack, but also in defence when needed. I come with a desire to conquer the world, and I think that with you (Sporting supporters, ed.) and your support, we have a strong team that can achieve all our goals, it comes offensively from Suarez.
Who reminds himself of the lion kinship with a full-coverage tattoo on his left upper arm.
This time, Sporting are putting an 80 million euro buyout clause in the contract. Neither agents, players nor buying clubs should be in doubt about what is needed, this time. If Suarez shows he delivers.
