Breaking news! Updates on Rui Borges’ contract talks with Sporting | OneFootball

The future of Rui Borges at Sporting is expected to see developments very soon. Although Frederico Varandas has avoided confirming any decision before the Club's elections, scheduled for this Saturday at the João Rocha Pavilion, the renewal process is practically ready to move forward.

According to information revealed by the newspaper Record, conversations between the parties had already been initiated informally but were interrupted due to the electoral act. Varandas chose not to make the coach's renewal a campaign topic, preferring to wait for the outcome of the elections and the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 against Bodø/Glimt, scheduled for March 17 at Alvalade.

If Frederico Varandas is re-elected for a third term, the process is expected to advance as early as next week. The new contract will still be discussed in detail, but the idea is to extend the coach's contract beyond 2027.

The agreement is expected to include a salary increase for Rui Borges and his technical team. On the other hand, the termination clause of 20 million euros is expected to remain unchanged. Publicly, the coach has already stated that he is happy at Sporting and willing to continue with the project.

On the side of the Sporting SAD, there is also satisfaction with the work done, not only because of the sporting results - with the team competing for the League, the Portuguese Cup, and the Champions League - but also for the appreciation of the squad and the focus on young talents from the academy.

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