Portuguese target on Sporting’s radar close to Jorge Jesus shortlist | OneFootball

Tiago Gabriel has been strongly linked with Sporting due to his emphatic rise in Italy’s top division. The 21-year-old centre-back has impressed Sporting’s scouts with the maturity and tactical awareness he has shown in every match he has played.

The player’s rise has now reached a level of visibility that could trigger major developments in his career. At this moment, the player sees a call-up to the national team as the main goal of his sporting journey. Jorge Jesusis watching the player’s performances very closely and is seriously considering including his name in the next squad list.

The young centre-back’s performances in Serie A have already brought him two goals in just four matchdays this season. His goals were crucial in securing important wins against Venezia and Monza in the Italian league. This ability to make a difference in both penalty areas strengthens the case made by those who support his signing by Sporting.

The player’s development has accelerated substantially since his transfer in January 2025. The defender left Estrela da Amadora to take on the challenge of Lecce in a move that has proved completely right. Adapting to the demanding Italian environment has allowed the footballer to develop defensive qualities that are attracting the attention of major clubs.

. Although he has yet to make his debut for the senior team, a place in the national team selections seems closer and closer.

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