Winger? Rui Borges can already count on a Sporting boost | OneFootball

Flávio Gonçalves is preparing for a golden opportunity in Sporting’s pre-season. The 19-year-old winger is one of the youngsters in whom Sporting’s board has placed the highest hopes, and he could benefit from several circumstances to gain prominence from the very first days of work under Rui Borges.

The Portuguese youth international arrives this summer with enhanced status. Less than a year ago, Sporting’s officials renewed his contract until 2030, in a clear sign of confidence in the player’s potential. Now, it will be up to him to show that he is ready to take the next step in his career.

The start of pre-season, scheduled for July 1, could work in the young winger’s favor. Francisco Trincão remains involved in the World Cup with Portugal, while Maxi Araújo is also still in the competition with Uruguay. In addition, Geovany Quenda is no longer among Sporting’s options after being transferred to Chelsea.

Competition on the wings could also undergo further changes in the coming weeks. Souleymane Faye is not in the plans for next season and is looking for a new club, while Pedro Gonçalves continues to be linked with a possible departure during this summer transfer window.

In the 2025/26 season, Flávio Gonçalves made 24 appearances for the B team. The player scored six goals and provided one assist, in addition to five goals and one assist for the junior team. For Rui Borges’s side, he registered one assist in seven matches (165 minutes).

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