Exclusive Leonino - Sporting weighing up options for Rui Borges' contract | OneFootball

Sporting is considering renewing with Rui Borges, Leonino knows. The green and white structure, led by Frederico Varandas, is satisfied with the coach of the main team and intends to demonstrate its confidence in his work by extending his contract.

Although it was an idea that was already circulating in the Alvalade offices, the recent interest from Wolverhampton might end up 'accelerating' this process, since Rui Borges is also happy at Sporting, as he publicly stated, which should facilitate this dossier.

Upon his arrival at the lion team, to replace Ruben Amorim, the coach from Mirandela signed a contract valid until the end of 2026. However, it included an additional season option which, with the achievement of the national championship, was automatically activated, as it was a clause included in his contract. Nevertheless, even though Rui Borges is thus linked to Sporting until 2026/27, the lions may take him further - which will naturally include a salary increase.

In total, since taking over the technical command of Sporting in December 2024, coming from Vitória de Guimarães, following the dismissal of João Pereira, Rui Borges has led 46 matches for the Alvalade Club, recording 30 wins, 11 draws, and five losses, in which he won two titles.

Meanwhile, Rui Borges remains focused on preparing his team for the trip to the Azores. Sporting will return to the field next Saturday, November 8, against Santa Clara, in a match related to the 11th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. The match against the team led by Vasco Matos will be played at 8:30 PM, at the Estádio de São Miguel, in Ponta Delgada.

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