There’s one condition for Nuno Santos to extend with Sporting | OneFootball

Nuno Santos’s contract renewal remains a topic under review at Alvalade, but it is not expected to see any developments in the coming weeks. The decision has been postponed until pre-season, when the Sporting officials intend to assess the player’s physical response before moving forward with a possible contract extension.

The winger’s current deal runs until June 2027 and, according to newspaper A Bola, Sporting’s SAD wants to gather more indicators about the footballer’s physical condition after a particularly difficult period in his career. The aim is to understand how Nuno Santos responds to increased workloads before making a final decision.

The ‘number 11’ faced a long spell on the sidelines after suffering a complete rupture of the patellar tendon in his right knee in October 2024. He only returned in January 2026, but misfortune struck again two months later, when he suffered a muscle injury in Alverca. The problem left the player visibly emotional and once again delayed his recovery.

Already in the final stretch of the season, Nuno Santos managed to return to competition and play in two matches, although he was again left out of the final three fixtures of the campaign. Despite the setbacks, the commitment he has shown throughout the recovery process has been valued internally.

Sporting’s officials recognise the player’s importance in the dressing room and appreciate the resilience he has shown over the past few years. Even so, the physical aspect will be decisive in any potential renewal, especially considering that knee problems have already marked several stages of the player’s career.

Nuno Santos – valued at €5 million – joined Sporting in 2020 from Rio Ave for €4.15 million (according to Transfermarkt). Since then, the 30-year-old winger has made 202 appearances, scored 34 goals, provided 43 assists and won seven titles (three league titles, one Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, one Taça de Portugal and two League Cups).

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