Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Portuguese midfielder Vitinha has admitted he expected to feature more in English football during this season, but anticipates more progress next year as he signs a permanent deal with the club.
Vitinha left Porto last summer having made only twelve senior appearances for the Dragons, including just eight in the Primeira Liga, signing for Wolves on an initial loan deal. The purchase clause was active when Wolves avoided relegation – a sign of the club’s intentions and faith in one of Portugal’s brightest young prospects.
Diogo Dalot looks set to return to Manchester United ahead of next season, but the Portuguese youngster says he has made big strides in his development while on loan with AC Milan in Serie A.
José Mourinho is preparing for his new role as coach of AS Roma ahead of next season, and one of the club’s biggest talents has been speaking to the Italian media about the Portuguese’s impending arrival.
Cristiano Ronaldo was unsurprisingly elected Juventus Player of the Season by the club’s fans after finishing the campaign as Serie A top goalscorer despite the Bianconeri’s struggles in Italy.
João Félix is champion of Spain after Atletico Madrid won La Liga this weekend. It has been a mixed season for the Portuguese in the Spanish capital, but a first major honour with Los Rojiblancos represents the highlight so far since his headline-grabbing move from Benfica two years ago.