Official! Forward leaves Sporting, joins Braga for 2026/27 | OneFootball

It’s official. Rafael Fial is leaving Sporting and will continue his career at Braga. The young forward, who played for the green-and-white side, is now beginning a new chapter with the Minho club, led by António Salvador.

In the message he published, Rafael Fial appeared enthusiastic about the future: "Ready for a new chapter in my life, I want to thank Sporting Clube de Braga for the trust placed in me, and also thank Carlos Mariano Litos and Pedro J. Duarte (Gestifute). 'God helps those who work hard.' Last but not least, I want to thank my family and all my teammates who support me on this new journey".

The departure of the 17-year-old forward represents yet another change in Sporting’s academy during this summer transfer window. Considered a player with room for growth, Rafael Fial will now try to establish himself at Braga, where he will continue his development.

The attacker thus turns the page in his career, leaving the Alvalade club after a period of development at Sporting’s academy and embracing a new project in Minho, where he will look to fulfil the potential he is credited with. Meanwhile, a Gil Vicente winger is on his way to the Lions.

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