Varandas willing to sell Sporting player for... €2 million | OneFootball

Ricardo Mangas could be on his way out of Sporting during the summer transfer window. The Lions’ board, led by Frederico Varandas, is open to negotiating the departure of the 28-year-old left-back and is willing to sell the wide player for €2 million.

At this stage, the most likely destination for the defender appears to be the Turkish league, as our newspaper previously reported, a competition that continues to show the financial strength to attract players with international experience. However, the market is still at an early stage, and the Club World Cup could delay many deals.

Signed at the request of Rui Borges, who had already coached him at Vitória de Guimarães, the player never managed to establish himself as a key figure in Sporting’s starting eleven. Competition from Maxi Araújo, the undisputed starter on the left flank, limited his opportunities.

Despite Matheus Reis’s move to CSKA Moscow in January, the footballer still had very few chances. If his departure is confirmed, Sporting is expected to look for a reinforcement for the left side of the defence, in order to increase internal competition for Maxi Araújo, while also keeping Nuno Santos as an alternative.

In the 2025/26 season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Ricardo Mangas – valued at €2 million – made 23 appearances.

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