Leonino exclusive: Luís Maximiano urges Sporting player to Saudi Arabia | OneFootball

Luís Maximiano’s name is taking on an unexpected role in the developments surrounding Daniel Bragança. The Neom goalkeeper is trying to convince the Sporting midfielder to consider a move to the Saudi club, Leonino has learned.

According to what our newspaper has found out, the strong friendship between the two footballers is being used as an asset at a time when the Portuguese midfielder is on the way out of the Alvalade club and is seriously weighing the next steps in his career.

Daniel Bragança has not yet made any final decision about his future. There are several options on the table, with different competitive and financial profiles, and the player is now trying to understand which project is the best fit for his goals.

Rui Borges’ player continues to consider several options, and the outcome will depend on the balance between the sporting project, stability, and personal ambition. What is certain is that his closeness to the goalkeeper and the growth of projects like Neom could carry weight. For now, everything remains open.

In the 2025/26 season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Daniel Bragança - valued at €12 million - recorded six goals and one assist in 24 matches, while also contributing to the team’s attacking play. In total, he was on the pitch for 819 minutes.

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