English media link Rui Borges to Tottenham, Sporting boss in demand | OneFootball

In England, Rui Borges’s name has been linked with Tottenham, who are currently without a manager, following the dismissal of Thomas Frank. The work of the Sporting coach has not gone unnoticed, although a possible departure is not currently on the table.

The information is being reported by SportsBoom, noting that the North London club’s top priority is to secure the return of Mauricio Pochettino, the coach who led Spurs to their first UEFA Champions League final in 2019. However, the Argentine manager is currently committed to the United States’ campaign in the upcoming World Cup, postponing any decision regarding a potential return.

Among the alternatives is Harry Redknapp, former Spurs manager and a name well regarded by fans as a short-term solution. Ryan Mason could also take over as interim manager for the third time. Former Brighton manager Robert De Zerbi is also considered a favorite by bookmakers, after leaving Marseille by mutual agreement.

If these options do not move forward, the current Europa League holders will keep an eye on Rui Borges. The Portuguese coach succeeded Ruben Amorim at the helm of Sporting and his contract ends at the end of the season. The coach’s value has risen in line with the work he has done at Alvalade.

Sporting won the league last season and are currently in second place, behind Porto. In the Champions League, the Lions finished seventh in the group stage, securing a place in the round of 16. One of the most memorable moments was the 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, who were the defending champions at the time.

Rui Borges, 44, took charge of the team in December 2024, replacing João Pereira, who had succeeded Amorim. The coach’s career, which began in the lower divisions of Portuguese football, has earned praise, especially for the way he stabilized Sporting after a turbulent transition period.

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