Breaking! Mangas and Vagiannidis future at Sporting takes a twist | OneFootball

Sporting are preparing for the start of the new season with the squad virtually settled, but there are still a few issues to resolve regarding players with less room in the main group. Among the names under assessment are Ricardo Mangas and Georgios Vagiannidis, two full-backs whose futures were at one point in doubt at the end of last season.

However, according to findings by newspaper A BOLA, Sporting do not intend, at this stage, to force the departure of the two players, even though both were initially placed on the market as possible solutions to adjust the squad. The club’s hierarchy believes keeping the pair could be more beneficial, especially considering the priorities set for the summer transfer window.

The Lions’ plan is to avoid rushed sales that would force new signings. The green-and-white SAD intends to channel investment into other positions, namely to strengthen the attacking flanks, with particular focus on the left side of the attack. In this way, squad management is being handled cautiously, prioritising stability and financial balance.

However, the situation of Mangas and Vagiannidis still depends on several factors. If financially attractive offers arrive, or if the players themselves express a desire to seek new challenges, the scenario could change in the coming weeks. So far, however, no offers considered decisive have reached Sporting’s board.

Direct competition in the full-back positions is already defined, with Iván Fresneda and Maxi Araújo emerging as the main options for the start of the season. Even so, Sporting are still leaving the door open for Mangas and Vagiannidis to stay.

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