Deal done! Sporting hours away from unveiling free signing | OneFootball

Rodrigo Rodrigues is one step away from being officially announced as a Sporting signing. The 18-year-old winger is already on his way to Alcochete, while David Moreira and José Silva are heading in the opposite direction to Barcelos, with the deal between the Lions and Gil Vicente practically complete.

According to newspaper A Bola, only the final bureaucratic procedures and signatures are missing for the three deals to be made official, something that could happen as early as this Thursday. Sporting are therefore preparing to secure one of the most promising young talents in Portuguese football.

A Portugal under-19 international, Rodrigo Rodrigues stood out last season for Gil Vicente’s under-23 team, helping them win the Taça Revelação. In addition, he made his debut for the Minho club’s first team, making four appearances under César Peixoto. At Alvalade, he will join Tiago Fernandes’ B team and sign a contract valid until 2031.

Going the other way are David Moreira and José Silva. The two full-backs, developed at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy, will strengthen Gil Vicente after not being part of Rui Borges’ plans for the 2026/27 season, as they look to gain playing time and continuity in the top tier of Portuguese football.

Instead, Sporting and Gil Vicente agreed to split the economic rights of David Moreira and José Silva equally, with each club retaining 50% of any future transfer fee for the players.

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