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Sporting Lisbon star Miguel Veloso says he does not
regret declaring his desire to one day leave the club, despite the
uproar his comments have caused in the Portuguese
capital.
The 23-year-old, who has been capped seven times by his country,
has been linked with a string of Premier League sides, including
Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, Everton and
Bolton.
And after announcing he would be interested in a move abroad to
further his career, Sporting fans reacted angrily, booing the
player on a regular basis and daubing unsavoury graffiti at the
club's training ground.
However, Veloso insists he has not been affected by the hostile
reception of the fans, and continues to dream of a high-profile
transfer ahead of the new season.
"I think what has been said of me is not correct, maybe they
wanted to make me a scapegoat," he said.
"A lot of people have said the same and I only gave my opinion
that I have the dream of playing abroad.
"I do not regret anything of what I said."