Sporting defender close to new deal with the Lions until 2031 | OneFootball

Eduardo Quaresma is about to see his future extended at Sporting, with the renewal process pointing to a contract extension until 2031. At the moment, the centre-back is playing a key role in Sporting’s pre-season, at a time when he is the only available first-team option for Rui Borges in the heart of defence.

With Gonçalo Inácio, Zeno Debast and Ousmane Diomande absent due to international duty and holidays, Quaresma has become the main defensive reference point in training at Alcochete. The Sporting coach has also been using academy youngsters to complete the sessions.

Among those options are Miguel Alves, Rafael Mota and Bruno Ramos, although the latter recently suffered an injury (Find out more HERE). Even so, it is Eduardo Quaresma who is leading and organising the defensive unit at the start of preparations.

The centre-back’s development last season strengthened the confidence of Sporting’s hierarchy, with Rui Borges praising his competitive growth and his attitude within the group. The player steadily earned more space and ended the season as a regular option and will extend his deal, according to newspaper 'A Bola'.

This season, Eduardo Quaresma - valued at €17 million - has totalled 2,372 minutes across 31 matches for Sporting, with two goals scored and three assists to his name.

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