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Official: Ria Bose, 19 years old, is leaving Sporting. The young English full-back has already been announced as a new signing for West Ham United, marking the end of a short and unremarkable stint at Alvalade. The Lions also bid their farewells through social media.

The player is transferring to the London club, having signed a contract valid for two and a half years. The announcement was made through an official statement from the English club, confirming what had been internally worked on by the green and white officials over the past few months, as Leonino reported, exclusively.

Ria Bose joined Sporting in the summer of 2024, after having been through the academies of Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea, clubs known for their strong focus on development. The defender made her senior debut in October 2024, but never managed to establish herself consistently in the main team of the Lions.

Despite the context of adapting to a new country and league, the player's performance fell short of the expectations created at the time of her signing. In the first season, she had minimal playing time and, in 2025/26, did not accumulate any official minutes, being an unused substitute on several occasions, a scenario that ultimately led to the final decision.

On the international stage, Ria Bose also has a notable record in England's youth levels, having represented the national team up to the under-20 level. Nevertheless, the Sporting women's football structure understood that the player's development did not justify her continuation, closing a cycle that did not meet the initial investment and expectations.

Check out the presentation video at West Ham:

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