Sporting Lisbon rule out Ricardo Quaresma return – Portuguese Primeira Liga news
The former fan favourite is a revered icon at Estádio http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/José-c19246 Alvalade and a homecoming was on the cards, but the Sporting hierarchy have quashed all rumours.
'The Sporting Clube de http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984, Futebol SAD categorically denies the news that account for the possibility of the return of Ricardo Quaresma to the Alvalade, at this time.” a club statement read.
“This was decided due to the personal and professional admiration of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ricardo-Quaresma-c31018 at the Alvalade and to stop all speculation. This was never considered due to be incompatible salary levels reached by the athlete," said the Official statement.
The Selecao International started his career with the Lisbon outfit, playing for the second string before cracking the first team. After impressing in his outings at http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Fábio-Rochemback-c13197, but
his stint with the Catalans was cut short after he refused to play under then manager, Frank Rijkaard.
He then made his return to the Portuguese Primeira Liga with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186, who bought his rights for €6 million. His first two seasons at the helm were not ideal, as he was criticized for showboating and glory hunting. But in his third year, Quaresma stole the
limelight by orchestrating the Portista attack.
His sublime performances made the headlines in Europe, and Inter Milan completed a transfer for a whopping €18.6 million and the exchange of Portuguese Starlet, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pele-c40189, in 2008.
At San Siro, Quaresma struggled to recapture his vicious form and was labelled a failure. His career went to an all time low when he was awarded the Worst Player in Serie A Award in 2008. With his career seemingly in tatters, the former Sporting man was
loaned to out Premier League Side, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786, where his stay was equally unfruitful.
After his disappointing performances, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Turkey-c3026 by Besiktas for a €7.3 million transfer fee.
His spell at Besiktas has seen glimpses of his former glory, but nothing on a consistent basis. He has made 21 appearances so far, scoring a meagre 3 goals.
His time with the national team has been along the same disappointing lines. Despite earning a respectable 30 caps, the flashy winger has only scored 7 goals.
A homecoming to the league where he made his name would have been a fitting end for a player who had so much promise yet delivered so little. However, even that seems out of reach for the now-forgotten Portuguese talent.
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