Deal done! Luís Pinto takes Sporting duo to Gil Vicente | OneFootball

It’s a done deal. Gil Vicente are preparing to welcome two players from Sporting, with José Silva and David Moreira joining the squad for next season. The two young defenders will leave Alvalade on a permanent basis and sign three-year contracts with the club from Barcelos.

The 20-year-old right-back is looking to revive his career after a season with limited playing time at Arouca, where he was on loan from the Lions. At Gil Vicente, he emerges as an option for the right flank following the departures of Zé Carlos and Hervertton.

David Moreira will also swap Sporting for the Minho club. The 22-year-old left-back was one of the standout players in Sporting’s B team in 2025/26 and arrives to fill the space left by Ghislain Konan on the left side of the defense.

Both José Silva and David Moreira will be tied to Gil Vicente until 2029, reinforcing the club’s commitment to young players developed at major clubs. The duo will be coached by Luís Pinto, the manager who will lead Gil Vicente in 2026/27.

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