João Gião could poach Sporting full-back, but faces competition | OneFootball

David Moreira could be on his way out of Sporting in this summer transfer window. The left-back is not in the first team’s plans for next season and is already attracting interest from several clubs, with Nacional the latest side to join the race to sign the player.

According to newspaper A Bola, the Madeira club is closely monitoring the situation of the Sporting defender and could move for his signing in the coming weeks. If he heads to Choupana, David Moreira will work again with João Gião, the coach who managed him in Sporting’s B team before taking charge of the islanders.

Nacional are not alone in the chase for the player. Gil Vicente, Moreirense and Polish side Jagiellonia are also keeping tabs on the full-back and are following developments closely. At 22, David Moreira is still seen as a player with potential, and he remains under contract with the Lions until June 2028.

Although he made his debut for Sporting’s first team in the 2024/25 Portuguese Cup final against Benfica, the defender did not play any more minutes for the senior side during the last season. Strong competition in his position ultimately limited his chances of establishing himself in the main squad.

In 2025/26, David Moreira was one of the most frequently used players in Sporting’s B team. The full-back featured in 33 matches for the side coached by João Gião, playing an important role in the team, although he did not score any goals throughout the season.

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