Barcelona Linked with Sporting CP Defender Gonçalo Inácio
Barcelona wants a new player. His name is Gonçalo Inácio. He plays for Sporting CP in Portugal. He is a defender. He is a left-footed player. He plays in the centre of the defence.
Barcelona's sporting director is Deco. Deco wants Inácio to join Barcelona. People say this move can be a surprise.
A famous agent is Jorge Mendes. He works with Inácio's agent. They talk about a possible move.
Sporting CP wants 45 million euros for the player. This is a transfer fee. It is a lot of money.
Another team also wants Inácio. This team is AC Milan from Italy. So Barcelona has competition for this player.
Vocabulary9 words
- defender
- a player who stops the other team from scoring
- left-footed
- using the left foot to kick the ball
- centre
- the middle part
- sporting director
- a person who chooses players for a team
- Deco
- the name of Barcelona's sporting director
- agent
- a person who helps a player make deals
- Jorge Mendes
- a very famous football agent
- transfer fee
- money a club pays to buy a player
- AC Milan
- a football team from Italy
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Answer key
1. Sporting CP 2. 45 million euros 3. True
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Barcelona wants a new player. His name is _____. He plays for Sporting CP in Portugal. He is a _____.
Barcelona's sporting director is _____. Deco wants Inácio to join Barcelona.
A famous agent is _____. He works with Inácio's agent.
Sporting CP wants _____ million euros for the player.
Another team also wants Inácio. This team is _____ from Italy.
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