Official! Sporting agree deal for Jugelson Bari; Varandas backs him | OneFootball

It is official. Sporting have secured the future of Jugelson Bari by signing a youth contract with the 14-year-old left-back. The player arrived at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy at the start of the 2025/26 season from Real Massamá.

After standing out at his former club, the defender joined the Club’s youth ranks and began his journey wearing the Lion on his chest. His adaptation to the new environment was positive, allowing him to earn more opportunities over the course of the season.

In the 2025/26 sporting season, which has now come to an end, Jugelson Bari made 27 appearances for Sporting’s youth teams, gaining important minutes for his development and growth as an athlete representing the Lions.

The formal signing of the contract comes as part of Sporting’s strategy to secure the future of the Academy’s most promising players, reinforcing the club’s commitment to youth development and the sustainable growth of talents who may eventually join the senior squad.

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