Rui Borges renewal? Tomás da Cunha: Sporting didn't do enough | OneFootball

Rui Borges’ contract renewal with Sporting is increasingly becoming a reality, with only the official announcement from the Alvalade club’s media outlets still pending. Tomás da Cunha ended up commenting on the matter, leaving nothing unsaid.

"Rui Borges’ renewal is recognition that the club structure did not do enough for the coach. This does not mean he is exempt from responsibility, especially regarding strategic and management issues, but there is a recognizable foundation to build on," one can read on his account on the 'X' platform.

It is worth remembering that the renewal comes as part of an agreement that had already been practically finalized several weeks ago. Not even the draw against AVS SAD (1-1), which complicated the battle for second place with Benfica and opened the door for Porto’s title, truly put the board’s decision into question. Doubts arose externally, but internally the process was never at risk.

Negotiations began even before the Sporting elections on March 14 and progressed until a full agreement was reached. Rui Borges, who took charge of the team on December 26, 2024, succeeding João Pereira, who had in turn replaced Ruben Amorim, now sees the contract, which was valid until 2027, extended.

The official announcement is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. next Friday, May 1, at Alvalade, in a ceremony where Frederico Varandas is expected to speak. Sporting president has been one of the coach’s biggest supporters and is already working with him on preparations for next season, which will also involve strengthening the squad, especially in terms of depth, one of the priorities identified after two seasons marked by physical problems within the group.

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