Athletes reinforce Madeiran presence in the squad

The Board of Directors of SAD has just announced the renewals of the contracts of athletes Miguel Martins and Carlos Bettencourt. The players, whose continuity is thus assured, reinforce the number of Madeirans who are part of the Friends' squad, which already includes João Bazenga, João Pedro Fernandes, Tiago Oliveira and Gonçalo Miranda. In statements to the CAB Official Site, Coach João Paulo Silva commented on renewals. About Miguel Martins, CAB technician said: “Miguel Martins adapted very well to the work we did last time, making a significant contribution, bearing in mind that it was his first time to participate in the League. In this sense, I believe that its continuity and integration into the strategy that I want to see implemented in the coming season is fundamental.” “I am pleased that we have reached this agreement with Miguel, who, in addition to his specific position, is another element that helps to customize the CAB as a team that sees in regional athletes a good possibility of recruitment.” On the renewal of Carlos Bettencourt, João Paulo Silva noted: “We will again be able to count on Carlos to help the CAB achieve the goals that will be set for the 2015/2016 season. Carlos is one of the elements that very well embodies the integration of athletes in our training in the League team.” “I would like Carlos to develop even more in his participation in the team, particularly in the base position. As a coach, I intend to make more and more opportunities available for these athletes, and each of them should know how to take advantage of this space. Seeing Carlos as still a player with a good margin of progress, I am pleased that, once again, the CAB and the athlete have reached a good deal.”