Official! Sporting sign full-back with Braga past: dream come true | OneFootball

Sporting have announced the signing of Madalena Marau. The 29-year-old left-back joins the Lionesses after representing Racing Power last season. The player also represented Braga’s women’s team between 2023 and 2025. Marau did not hide her pride at moving to Alvalade.

"It’s a source of pride to be here and a dream come true to wear the Sporting shirt. I arrive here in my best form, after having my best season. I’m here to do a good job and win titles," she told the Club’s media.

The left-sided defender revealed how she reacted when she learned of the green-and-white interest. "I kept giving my best, I was super happy and just wanted the transfer to work out — and it did. The last game I played was against Sporting and, individually, it went really well for me. To now be here wearing this shirt is a huge source of pride and happiness," she said.

Madalena Marau said she is a "tenacious" player. "I never give up on any play, whether it’s on my own goal line or the opposition’s goal line. I always go all the way. I really like to run and I have a lot to give over 90 or 120 minutes," it reads.

To conclude, the full-back, who has also played for Länk Vilverdense, Valadares Gaia, Damaiense, Estoril and Spanish side Santa Teresa, made it clear that she wants to win titles with the Lionesses - who also announced Ana Dias. "We have very strong players who are above average and I think we have everything we need to have a very positive season and make Sporting win titles again," she said.

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