Alert! Sporting full-back is heading for the exit | OneFootball

Ricardo Mangas could be on his way out of Sporting just one season after arriving at Alvalade. The left-back, signed last summer from Russian side Spartak Moscow for €400,000, was unable to fully establish himself in the Lions’ team, and his future is being assessed by the club’s hierarchy.

According to newspaper A Bola, Sporting’s officials are considering sending the player out on loan in 2026/27, a scenario that could involve a loan with an option to buy or even a permanent transfer, should an offer emerge that is considered attractive for all parties.

For now, however, no concrete approaches have yet reached the offices of the SAD led by Frederico Varandas. The lack of contact also extends to the player’s representatives, at a time when the market is still in its early stages and many moves are awaiting the outcome of the 2026 World Cup.

Ricardo Mangas is under contract with the Lions until June 2029 and ended the season with 23 appearances, two goals, and a total of 1,355 minutes played. Although he was unable to secure a prominent place in the starting eleven, he was used by Rui Borges at various points throughout the season.

Meanwhile, the player took to social media to share a reflective message after the end of the season. “We don’t always lift trophies. But we always get back up. This season did not end the way we wanted, but no one can break a group that lives the true meaning of Effort, Dedication, Devotion and Glory. We learned. We suffered. We grew. Now it’s time to rest! And next year… we’ll come back stronger,” wrote the full-back, accompanying the post with the emojis of a lion and a green heart.

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