After Rui Borges renewal, Varandas makes call at Sporting | OneFootball

Rui Borges’ contract renewal with Sporting is about to be made official, putting an end to a saga that had dragged on over the past few weeks. The announcement is expected on Friday and confirms SAD’s commitment to the coach’s continuity, as well as to maintaining the current operating model of the professional football structure.

According to information reported by newspaper A Bola, this decision reinforces the strategy put in place after the departures of Ruben Amorim and Hugo Viana, which led to an internal reorganization. Frederico Varandas took on a more central role in football management, doing away with the traditional sporting director position and opting for a more direct model controlled by the presidency.

Within this new framework, Bernardo Palmeiro and Flávio Costa have emerged as key figures, albeit with different roles. The former is in charge of operational and negotiation management, being responsible for contact with clubs and agents, while the latter, now technical director, leads the identification and selection of targets to strengthen the squad.

The recruitment process follows a clearly defined logic: Flávio Costa presents the identified players directly to Frederico Varandas, who has the final say. Once approved, it is up to Bernardo Palmeiro to handle the negotiation and completion of the deals, ensuring the practical execution of the outlined strategy.

Rui Borges, in turn, plays an important role in the sporting validation of the choices, ensuring that the new signings fit the team’s tactical needs. Even so, the coach remains focused on performances on the pitch, with the structure handling the remaining areas.

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