Official! Nani's son joins Sporting, ex-Lion: In a house that... | OneFootball

Lucas Cunha, Nani’s son, is set to represent Sporting’s youth ranks once again. The 12-year-old midfielder is returning to the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy and is therefore following in his father’s footsteps once more, as one of the standout figures of Sporting’s academy.

The return was announced by Nani himself on social media. Lucas had already been at Sporting after signing for the green-and-whites in 2023, when he was still at under-11 level, and remained in the setup through to the under-13 age group.

Last season, the youngster represented the Nani Football Academy, where he played for the under-14s and under-15s. Now, he returns to Alvalade to continue his development in a setting he knows well and at a stage his father considered more demanding.

“A new adventure, in a home you know well! But now a little more serious and more real. All I can say to you is: enjoy yourself and do your best, the rest we leave in God’s hands. May He be with you and light your way every step of the way, to the four corners of the world. May you be happy and blessed; whatever you become, we will always be here to support you. Dad loves you,” wrote Nani.

The former Sporting winger therefore maintains strong ties to the club’s academy. In addition to his son, Nani also has another relative in the green-and-white setup: Leonardo Varela, a 17-year-old midfielder who has already made his debut for the Lions’ B team.

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