Sporting's new keeper is on his way and knows when he can debut | OneFootball

Kaique Pereira is on his way to Lisbon and is preparing to complete his transfer to Sporting. The 23-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper leaves São Paulo during the early hours of the morning and is expected to land in the Portuguese capital on Wednesday afternoon.

According to Record, Sporting will pay Palmeiras a fixed fee of €4 million for the keeper, who will then undergo the usual medical tests before signing his contract. Kaique is very familiar with Portuguese football after spells with Farense and Nacional over the last two seasons.

The Brazilian arrives with the ambition of fighting Rui Silva for a starting spot and not just taking on the role of backup. Sporting’s structure was convinced by the scouting reports, which highlighted his 1.93-metre height, room for improvement and the composure shown by the goalkeeper.

Kaique will not yet be available to Rui Borges for the visit to Rio Ave next Friday, as he will still have several procedures to complete after arriving. His debut in the squad could come in the following round, precisely against Nacional, on the weekend of 5 and 6 September.

The signing comes amid João Virgínia’s imminent departure. The 26-year-old Portuguese is looking for a project where he can play more regularly and is very close to saying ‘yes’ to his new club, with only a few details left to sort out before leaving Sporting.

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