Portuguese Directors Celebrate Viana's Move to Man City: A Source of Pride as Our Great Coaches and Players Lead the Way

António Diamantino Gonçalves believes Viana's transfer from Sporting CP to City should serve as motivation for other football directors in the Portuguese football industry.

He said, “Hugo Viana’s ability and category completely changed Sporting. The club became more transparent. Things appear done. At a time that wasn't even good financially for Sporting, he managed to do an excellent job, which leads us to believe that, in difficult times, great clubs are made when there are great men at the helm.

"Hugo Viana is an example of this. It is an honour for us to have him as leader.

"It is a source of pride that, in line with the players and coaches we have in the first line, the directors are following the same path."