Sporting stalwart makes decision that greatly pleases Frederico Varandas | OneFootball

Frederico Varandas received good news: Rui Borges does not intend to leave Sporting. Despite recent interest from Wolverhampton in hiring him, the coach of the green and whites has made his decision and is happy at Alvalade.

“This possibility [heading to Wolverhampton] is categorically rejected by the 44-year-old from Trás-os-Montes, who is only focused on the game against Juventus,” reports the newspaper Record, revealing Rui Borges’ decision, after the Sporting coach was considered as a possible replacement for Vítor Pereira at Wolves.

With a contract until June 2026, plus an option for another season, Rui Borges has been cementing his place at Sporting. Last season, the coach won the National Championship and the Portuguese Cup and, in 2025/26, he won 12 out of the 16 matches he played, drawing one and losing the other three.

In total, since taking over as Sporting’s head coach in December 2024, coming from Vitória de Guimarães following the dismissal of João Pereira, Rui Borges has led 45 matches for the Alvalade club, recording 30 wins, 10 draws, and five losses, during which he won two titles.

Despite all this controversy, Rui Borges remains focused on Sporting’s trip to face Juventus. The match, part of the fourth round of the Champions League regular phase, is scheduled for next Tuesday, November 4, at 8:00 p.m. in Italy, and a win could catapult the Lions to the next stage.

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