Farense finally got their man. The club officially announced on Thursday that midfielder Yannick Semedo, 29, has joined their ranks. This news confirms what many sports outlets had already reported. Semedo arrives after spending last season on loan at Vizela, a move from his parent club, Santa Clara. He’s signed a deal that will keep him with Farense for one season.
This signing isn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision. Farense has had their eyes on Semedo for a while now. They tried to bring him in back in January. At that time, Vizela firmly stood their ground. They simply wouldn’t let him leave mid-season. Farense’s persistence clearly paid off, as they’ve now completed the move they’ve long desired.
Semedo himself shared his feelings about joining the club. He spoke with pride, but also with a strong sense of duty. “It is with pride, but also with a sense of responsibility, that I arrive at a historic club in national football,” Semedo stated. He promised to give his all for the team’s emblem, saying, “I will always give everything for this emblem, so we can bring a lot of joy to our fans.” He wrapped up his message with a powerful pledge. “Count on me,” he said, “from today onwards, I will be another lion of Faro.” His words quickly resonated with the club’s loyal supporters.