Ioannidis shares message before joining Sporting: A very tough moment | OneFootball

Ioannidis, who is coming to Sporting, shared some words through social media, addressed to the fans of the emblem he still represents

Ioannidis is practically confirmed at Sporting, and should be officially announced by the lions this Monday, September 1. The Greek forward left a farewell message to the fans of Panathinaikos, through his personal Instagram account - Rui Borges has not yet wanted to confirm his arrival.

"The very difficult moment has come when I have to say goodbye to my 'family'... I started at Panathinaikos as a child who was going to fulfill one of his dreams and ended up wearing the armband with honor and pride, being captain of this great club! I lived moments that I will take with me forever...", began writing Ioannidis.

The forward, who leaves Panathinaikos to strengthen Sporting, continued: "Emotions, laughter, fights, goals, joys and sorrows... Thank you from the heart to the club and the president for the trust during these 5 years, to my teammates who became my brothers, to the staff and to all the people who were there every day to help and take care of me".

"And of course, to the fans, all of you, who supported me every step of the way. We went through everything together! In addition, I want to make a special mention to all the kids with the number '7' with 'Ioannidis' on the back: It is an HONOR that you are wearing the shirt with my name and I want to tell you, NEVER stop dreaming", said the Greek player who is heading to the lions for 22 million euros fixed, plus three for objectives.

Fotis Ioannidis finished his message, as follows: "Believe in yourselves and turn your backs on malice, hatred and doubt because that's how you will fulfill all your desires! I'm leaving to pursue my big dream but I'm not going to say 'goodbye'. I'm going to say a big thank you for everything we've shared and 'see you again' because I believe!".

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