Former Fábio Coentrão teammate set to join Sporting | OneFootball

Nuno Santos, who was a teammate of Fábio Coentrão, is closer to recovering from the serious injury he suffered. The winger from the Alvalade Club gave up the triple break granted by Rui Borges to the Sporting squad to continue working on his return. It seems that the 30-year-old winger should be back in action at the beginning of 2026.

The date for Nuno Santos to wear the Sporting jersey again has seen some advances and setbacks. Now, it seems that the winger should be back on the field and training with his teammates in the coming weeks. At the beginning of 2026, it is likely that the 30-year-old player will return to official matches.

On October 26, 2024, during Sporting's visit to Famalicão, Nuno Santos suffered a very serious injury. In a contested play with Zaydou Youssouf, the Sporting winger suffered a complete rupture of the patellar tendon in his right knee, which sidelined him for over a year.

“He has improved immensely. I have the notion that he is better and getting closer. Hopefully, in January, I can count on him, that he gives me headaches, but I'm not worried about that headache because I'm happy to have him with me. He's a true warrior, an example for all of us, teammates and coaches,” said Rui Borges, in the preview of Santa Clara – Sporting, about Nuno Santos.

Nuno Santos – valued at 7 million euros – joined Sporting in 2020, coming from Rio Ave, for 4.15 million euros (Transfermarkt data). Since then, the 30-year-old winger has played 196 matches, scored 34 goals, provided 42 assists, and won seven titles (three National Championships, one Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, one Taça de Portugal, and two Taças da Liga).

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