Sporting could enter the market for a goalkeeper, but only if needed | OneFootball

Sporting remain attentive to the goalkeeper market, but they do not intend to make any changes in that position at this stage. Rui Silva retains his status as number one, with João Virgínia emerging as the main alternative for the green and whites this season.

According to newspaper A Bola, the only condition that could lead Sporting’s SAD to move for another goalkeeper is Virgínia’s departure. The 26-year-old player has already reportedly attracted some approaches, and a concrete offer could change the plans.

Rui Silva remains fully part of Rui Borges’ plans, and the intention of the green and white hierarchy is to keep him at Alvalade. The Portuguese international has two years left on his contract and remains the undisputed first-choice goalkeeper.

If João Virgínia leaves in this summer transfer window, Sporting will look for a younger goalkeeper, but one who already has experience, and who can serve as an immediate alternative and, in the medium term, prepare to succeed Rui Silva.

The current duo will therefore continue to be made up of Rui Silva and João Virgínia, with any potential signing depending exclusively on a departure.

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