Ricardo Esgaio returns to Portugal and will face Sporting | OneFootball

Ricardo Esgaio is very close to returning to Portuguese football, with Gil Vicente emerging as the most likely destination for the experienced full-back. Negotiations between the parties are at an advanced stage, and the deal could be made official in the coming days, marking the 33-year-old player's return to the Portuguese league.

After ending his spell with Sporting, he moved to Turkey to play for Karagumruk. Although he was one of the most frequently used players in the team throughout the season, the club ultimately failed to avoid relegation, ending the campaign with a negative outcome for the team.

Although he still has a valid contract for another season with the Turkish club, the player is finalizing the details of the termination that will allow him to return to Portugal. On the table is a two-year offer made by the Minho side.

The need to sign a right-back became a priority for Gil Vicente after the departure of Zé Carlos, captain and an influential figure in recent seasons. If the transfer goes through, the footballer will thus return to the Portuguese league.

Ricardo Esgaio - valued at 800 thousand euros - was linked to Sporting for 17 years. The wing-back made a total of 192 appearances for the Lions' first team, where his two goals and 18 assists contributed to winning two league titles, two Portuguese Cups, two Super Cups, and one League Cup.

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