Rui Borges set Varandas terms to renew with Sporting, find out all | OneFootball

Rui Borges’ contract renewal with Sporting is not just about salary issues. The coach has laid out clear demands for 2026/27, focusing on strengthening the squad in terms of numbers in order to ensure greater rotation and avoid the physical wear and tear that ended up hurting the team at decisive moments this season.

maintains full confidence in the coach. The strong European campaign and the team’s progress support that decision, reinforcing the idea of continuity in the project.

That alignment is already reflected in the planning for next season, which is underway. The club’s structure and coaching staff are working on identifying reinforcements, with special attention to one of the weakest points of 2025/26: the lack of squad depth at Sporting, seen as essential to compete in all competitions with greater consistency.

In practice, Rui Borges is expected to extend his deal by one more season, keeping him tied to the club until 2028. The parties have already settled the final details, with only the right moment to officially announce the agreement still pending, according to Record.

Sporting Sporting will return to action next Wednesday, April 29, against Tondela. The match, counting for Matchday 26 (rescheduled) of the Liga Portugal Betclic, against the side coached by Gonçalo Feio, will be played at 8:15 pm at the José Alvalade Stadium.

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