Sporting centre-back out of Rui Borges’ plans, set for loan | OneFootball

João Muniz will not yet be a regular choice for Rui Borges in the A team this season, as Leonino knows. According to information gathered by our Newspaper, the 20-year-old center-back is seen as one of the most promising in his position, but his future is expected to involve a new club in the January market.

The Portuguese center-back is considered one of the greatest promises of the green and white Academy, but the coach believes that it is not yet the right time to regularly bet on the young Portuguese under-21 international, hence a possible loan is indeed the most likely scenario.

A loan will allow the footballer to gain minutes and play at the highest level, in order to gain maturity and competitive experience. The competition in this sector of Sporting's squad is significant. Ousmane Diomande - who is about to renew - and Gonçalo Inácio are the starting center-backs, in addition to Zeno Debast, Eduardo Quaresma, and Matheus Reis as valid options.

The left-footer was loaned to Rio Ave in the first half of last season, but the loan did not go well. The player ended up not playing any official matches for the Vilacondense club and was 'rescued' by the lions in January, so the Alvalade Club is now looking for the right club for the player to develop.

In 2025/26, João Muniz – valued at 500 thousand euros – has, so far, played seven matches for Sporting's B team and one for the main team, totaling 628 minutes, without scoring any goals or making any assists. The athlete has a contract with the Alvalade Club until June 2028 and a release clause of 60 million euros.

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