Sporting's bargain signing is clubless, offers himself to Rui Borges | OneFootball

Ricardo Mangas’ future at Sporting is still yet to be decided. With no offers that satisfy all parties, the left-back will report next Wednesday, 1 July, for the start of pre-season under Rui Borges.

Signed last summer from Spartak Moscow for around €400,000, the defender made 23 appearances in the 2025/26 season. However, the Algarve-born player’s performances did not fully convince the coaching staff, who are open to his departure in this summer transfer window.

The SAD led by Frederico Varandas is willing to negotiate the player’s sale for a fee of around €2 million. Even so, the enquiries received so far have not progressed, either because they did not appeal to the player or because they did not meet Sporting’s demands.

Even with this deadlock, there is confidence at Alvalade that the situation can be resolved during the transfer window. Until then, Ricardo Mangas will remain involved with the first-team squad while awaiting news about his future.

In the 2025/26 season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Ricardo Mangas – valued at €2 million – made 23 appearances.

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