Nearly there? Nuno Santos takes another step in his Sporting comeback | OneFootball

Nuno Santos continues to make strides in his recovery. After starting running and sprints on the field, the player has now included the ball in the exercises he has been performing, continuing this kind of 'pre-season' before entering Sporting's options.

According to the newspaper Record, the 'number 11' of the lions is comfortable in sprints and does not show any loss of confidence or fear of relapse with the introduction of the ball in his latest exercises. However, Nuno Santos shows some anxiety to return to playing.

Regarding Sporting's Performance Unit, it wants the player to take all the necessary time in this recovery phase, so as not to risk returning too soon and going back to square one. However, the confidence of both parties is at its peak.

It is worth remembering that the winger was injured more than a year ago, on October 27, 2024, during the 9th round of the 2024/25 League, in Famalicão. Nuno Santos ended up suffering a rupture of the right knee patellar tendon and underwent surgery.

Nuno Santos – valued at 7 million euros – joined Sporting in 2020, coming from Rio Ave, for 4.15 million euros (Transfermarkt data). Since then, the 30-year-old winger has played 196 matches, scored 34 goals, provided 42 assists, and won seven titles (three National Championships, one Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup, one Portuguese Cup, and two League Cups).

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