Deal done! Sporting strengthen midfield with Portuguese wonderkid | OneFootball

It’s a done deal. Sporting have secured the signing of Maria Matos for the 2026/2027 season, strengthening their investment in young women’s football and national talent. The midfielder, currently playing for Beira-Mar, is therefore set to take an important step in her still short career by moving to Alvalade.

The player joined the Aveiro club in the 2020/2021 season from Bom-Sucesso, coinciding with the launch of the club’s women’s football project. Since then, she has progressed through the various age groups, having played for both the under-15 and under-19 teams, establishing herself as one of the main figures in the club’s “auri-negra” youth setup.

At just 15 years old, the young player already has 10 caps for Portugal’s youth national teams, and has also scored one goal for the under-15 side. Her steady development over the last few years ultimately caught Sporting’s attention, who see her as one for the future.

The move to Lisbon will allow the midfielder to combine her sporting career with her studies in a more demanding competitive environment. The transfer represents recognition of her work and talent as she joins Alcochete.

From Beira-Mar’s side, the young athlete’s departure is also seen as a reflection of the development work carried out by the club in women’s football. Considered one of the great prospects, the Aveiro side is preparing to give her a fitting farewell.

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