Breaking news! Sporting's new signing lands in Lisbon: very happy | OneFootball

Kaique Pereira arrived in Lisbon early this Wednesday afternoon to complete his transfer to Sporting. The 23-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper traveled for more than seven hours from São Paulo and said he was pleased with the new step in his career. “I’m very happy,” he told journalists.

The usual medical exams and the remaining formalities will now follow before the contract is signed and the move is officially announced by the Lions.

Kaique is seen as both an immediate and long-term solution for the goalkeeping position. Although Rui Silva remains ahead in the pecking order, the Brazilian arrives with the ambition of fighting for a starting spot, not just to take on the role of second choice.

Sporting reports highlight the keeper’s 1.93-meter frame, room for development, and the composure he shows between the posts. Kaique is also well familiar with Portuguese football, having had spells at Farense in 2024/25 and Nacional last season.

The new signing will not yet be available to Rui Borges for the visit to Rio Ave, due to the procedures that still need to be completed. His debut among the options could come in the following round, against Nacional, on the weekend of September 5 and 6.

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