Leonino exclusive - Rui Borges feels Sporting winger should go on loan | OneFootball

Sporting are preparing for next season and have already defined a plan for Lucas Anjos’ future. As Leonino has learned, the club’s hierarchy intends to loan out the forward in 2026/27, with the aim of speeding up his competitive development process.

Despite this intention, the green-and-white officials continue to believe in the player’s potential, as he is under contract until 2028. The winger is seen as an asset with room for progression and someone who could still be useful to the first team in the future.

The decision is mainly կապված with the need for the player to compete in a more demanding environment. At 21 years old, the coaching staff, led by Rui Borges, believe that the level of the B team is no longer enough for the forward’s development, making it essential to place him in a more competitive league and environment, where he can get consistent minutes.

With this in mind, Sporting are expected to seek a loan move that guarantees regular playing time and growth for the youngster developed in Alcochete. The priority is to find a club that offers the conditions for the footballer to develop and return better prepared to fight for a place in the main squad. By contrast, Rafael Besugo is expected to leave permanently.

This season, Lucas Anjos – valued at €250,000 – has already played 18 matches for the green-and-white B team, scoring four goals. In 2024/25, he also made his debut for the Alvalade club’s first team, playing six minutes in the 0-0 draw against Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of the Champions League play-off.

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