Sporting prepare for life without Rui Silva, big test ahead | OneFootball

Sporting are already preparing for the future in goal, and Kaique Pereira has emerged as the main option to succeed Rui Silva. The 32-year-old Portugal international remains the first-choice goalkeeper, but his contract runs until 2028 and the club’s hierarchy want to assess whether the Brazilian has what it takes to take over in the medium term.

According to newspaper A Bola, Sporting believe in the 23-year-old goalkeeper’s potential and intend to work with him so that he can develop into a number one.

Signed from Palmeiras for €4 million, the same amount invested in Rui Silva, Kaique signed until 2031 and arrived at Alvalade to fill the spot left by João Virgínia. The fee involved in the deal reinforces the idea that he was not signed merely to play a secondary role.

The Brazilian is already familiar with Portuguese football after spells at Farense and Nacional. Last season, he made 28 appearances for the Madeira club and stood out particularly in penalty situations, saving four, including two in the same match against Tondela.

In addition to Rui Silva and Kaique, Sporting also have Diego Callai, who is expected to get minutes with the B team and could also gain experience through a possible move to another league. For now, however, the main plan is to test Kaique and determine whether the succession in goal can be resolved internally or whether another move in the market will be needed.

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