Nuno Santos gives his all and more to return to Sporting | OneFootball

Nuno Santos is getting closer to returning to action at Sporting. The winger for the lions has made enormous sacrifices to recover from the serious injury he suffered last season. This time, the 30-year-old athlete gave up the three days off granted by Rui Borges and worked on his recovery at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy.

The date for Nuno Santos to wear the Sporting jersey again has seen some advances and setbacks. Now, it seems, the winger should return to the field and train with his teammates in the coming weeks. At the beginning of 2026, it is likely that the 30-year-old player will return to official matches.

On October 26, 2024, during Sporting's visit to Famalicão's ground, Nuno Santos was seriously injured. In a contested play with Zaydou Youssouf, the lions' winger suffered a complete rupture of the patellar tendon in his right knee, which kept him off the field for over a year.

“He has improved immensely. I am aware that he is better and getting closer. Hopefully, in January, I can count on him, and he gives me headaches, but I won't worry about that headache because I will be happy to have him with me. He is a true warrior, an example for all of us, teammates and coaches,” said Rui Borges, in the preview of Santa Clara – Sporting, about Nuno Santos.

Nuno Santos – valued at 7 million euros – joined Sporting in 2020, coming from Rio Ave, for 4.15 million euros (Transfermarkt data). Since then, the 30-year-old winger has played 196 matches, scored 34 goals, provided 42 assists, and won seven titles (three National Championships, one Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup, one Portuguese Cup, and two League Cups).

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