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Daniel Bragança has no scheduled date for his return to the pitch. As revealed by our newspaper in this Leonino Exclusive, Sporting’s staff work daily with the midfielder, but the recovery process has not been kind to the ‘number 23’.

According to information obtained from a source close to the process, Daniel Bragança has no return date, but it is certain that the left-footer will only be an option for Rui Borges in 2026, as he is still weakened due to a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

Daniel Bragança suffered the second serious injury of his career on February 15, 2025, during Sporting’s home match against Arouca (2-2). Since then, the midfielder has not been available, and despite some predictions pointing to a return this October, he remains sidelined.

Bragança is already doing some work on the pitch and light running exercises. However, Sporting’s staff do not want a rushed return for the midfielder, so the player, who was developed at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy, will only come back when there is certainty of a low probability of relapse.

In 2024/25, wearing the Sporting shirt, Daniel Bragança – valued at 12 million euros – played 29 matches: 18 in Liga Portugal Betclic, eight in the Champions League, two in the Portuguese Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 1,590 minutes played, he scored four goals and provided nine assists.

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