Varandas tried to hide key Sporting player's contract detail | OneFootball

The SAD led by Frederico Varandas has the option to extend Rui Silva's contract with Sporting for one more year

08 Oct 2025 | 13:41 |

Sporting had left an important detail about Rui Silva's contract unannounced. The Lions’ goalkeeper has an additional one-year option, something that was revealed by the SAD led by Frederico Varandas in the most recent annual report and accounts.

The Lions’ main goalkeeper arrived in January, with the Alvalade club paying 4.7 million euros for the player, who at the time signed a six-month loan from Betis. After that, Rui Silva – whose performances have been questioned – became a permanent Sporting player, until 2029. It is now known that his contract can be extended until 2029.

Although the option has not yet been activated, the Lions may do so whenever and if they see fit.

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Rui Silva – valued at 7 million euros – has played eight matches. The Portuguese international missed three games due to physical unavailability, playing a total of 720 minutes, during which he conceded seven goals.

The green and white emblem will only return to the field on Saturday, October 18, against Paços de Ferreira. The match, counting for the third round of the Portuguese Cup, against the team led by Filipe Cândido, will be played at Estádio Capital do Móvel, at 8:15 pm.

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