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Veloso to stay with Sporting

23 Jul 2008 - 12:30:28

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Sporting Lisbon's defensive midfielder Miguel Veloso is almost certain to remain with his current club next season, despite talk of interest from a number of clubs across Europe.

The 22-year-old, who was part of Portugal's squad at Euro 2008, had been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Internazionale, but his agent says that no move is in the offing.

Paulo Barbosa confirmed: "He will not leave just for the sake of leaving, only for a club with a different dimension and one which is good for him and Sporting.

"Miguel will not leave for an average club that cannot match his expectations or surpass what Miguel could do at Sporting.

"The player like any professional would be open to offers. That is just a sensible attitude.

"But Miguel is back training with Sporting and there is nothing different for him. He has a contract with Sporting and will keep to it."