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João Simões will not play for Sporting again in 2025/26 and has already undergone surgery. The 19-year-old midfielder underwent another surgical procedure on the fifth metatarsal of his right foot, an issue that had been dragging on since last season.

The operation took place on Wednesday, April 22, precisely on the day the green-and-whites faced Porto at the Estádio do Dragão. Meanwhile, the Alvalade club left a message of support for the player on social media.

It should be remembered that João Simões had already dealt with the same injury in 2024/25, which kept him out of competition for several months. Although he returned this season, the problem was not fully resolved and the youngster ended up continuing to compete with physical limitations.

Given the situation, Sporting’s medical department opted for another surgery, with the aim of definitively fixing the injury. The last time the Portugal Under-21 international was used was at the Emirates, against Arsenal, in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, João Simões - valued at €15 million - made 32 appearances: 18 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 10 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup and one in the League Cup. In the 1,652 minutes he was on the pitch, the midfielder recorded one goal and one assist.

Check out some moments from João Simões:

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