Sporting CP announced the signing of Pedro Lima, a 23-year-old midfielder, on a five-year deal. The Brazilian played this season for AVS, which was relegated to the Second League. He made 29 appearances, scoring six goals and providing two assists. Pedro Lima signed with Sporting until 2031, with a €80m release clause. So far, Sporting has not officially disclosed the terms of the deal. However, it is reported that the operation is worth around €4 million, with an additional €2 million for each objective. Sporting CP Formed at Palmeiras, in 2023 Pedro Lima made a single appearance for Abel Ferreira's team. He has two appearances for the Brazilian youth teams. In 2023/24, he was loaned to Norwich, playing only for the under-21 team (19 appearances, six goals, four assists). In 2024/25, he was loaned by Palmeiras to Osijek, Croatia. He made 26 appearances in the championship, but was not a regular starter (only 809 minutes). This season, he made 26 appearances in the Portuguese league for AVS, 21 of which were as a starter. He reached 1897 minutes. Pedro Lima is a number 8. After two years with many lions, the green and white want to strengthen their options for a long season. Pedro Lima is 1.84m tall and will bring size and muscle to the Sporting team, another gap identified by Rui Borges.