Author of a very good season with AD Sanjoanense in Liga 3, Francisco Villas-Boas known as “Kiko” will return to Gil Vicente in a bid to establish himself in the elite.
Part of Liga 3 discoveries with AD Sanjoanense, young left-back Kiko It was a journey far from linear. Forced to roll up his sleeves and gain experience in the Portuguese lower divisions, having partly trained at Gil Vicente club, the Portuguese was able to utilize his experiences to achieve his initial goal.
At only 23 years old, Kiko He played nearly a hundred matches in the lower divisions, which allowed him to significantly tighten up and expand his plate. Last summer he arrived at AD Sanjoanense, where he was able to show the full extent of his potential by establishing himself as an indisputable first-choice player, the Portuguese side distinguished by his impressive physical attributes and his ability to repeat efforts down his path. Strong in duels and already mature at his young age, he was one of the best players in his position in Liga 3, and contributed very clearly to Sao Joao da Madeira’s successful season.
If his team does not succeed in reaching the second division young man Kiko He distinguished himself in the best way, right up to his transfer to the elite club, which he already knows perfectly well.
Back to basics
After leaving AD Sanjoanense in recent weeks, the left side will try to experiment at a higher level. Kiko You have already dealt with him Gil Vicentewhich he had already represented for two seasons, between 2017 and 2019. At that time, the Portuguese did not impose himself in the ranks of Jelistas.
In A Bola’s Columns, Kiko He said his ambition has always been directed towards returning to the top flight. “I preferred to go back to jump better.”, he expressed himself. A risky but clearly profitable career plan.
And this return to the limelight does not seem to surprise the sporting director of AD Sanjoanense, Sergio Barge. Exclusively for Trivela, the former footballer who notably worked for Estoril FC has spoken of the limitless potential of his former left team. “In my opinion, he has all the conditions to win and without disrespecting Gil Vicente’s club, I think he will not stop there. He is really the prototype of the outstanding athlete. Physically, he is a beast. He has very good qualities and mentality, he is a good kid”he assured us.
Complementary words that testify to the confidence in it Kiko to the people he meets. In full preparations for the new season, the Portuguese team and their squad now have the match against UD Oliverense, the League Cup holders, in their sights. A meeting during which the new player from Jelistas He will likely have the opportunity to score points with his new coach, Victor Campillos.
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Alexis was a huge fan of football in general, and especially Portuguese football, and bathed in this Lusitanian fervour throughout his youth, between laughter, joy and sadness. Attracted by the beautiful game and new talents, he carefully watches the various national championships: from Liga Bwin to III Liga.
