Sporting midfielder left out of first 2026/27 squad for loan move | OneFootball

Matilde Nave will represent Valadares Gaia on loan from Sporting during the 2026/27 season. The 18-year-old attacking midfielder is temporarily leaving Alvalade to gain more regular playing time and competitive experience in the league.

According to information revealed by ‘Flashscore’, the player’s absence from the squad for the lionesses’ European match against SeaSters is related to the procedures required to complete the loan move. The deal is expected to be made official soon.

The young player recently renewed her contract with the green and whites until June 2029, a sign of Sporting’s confidence in her potential. However, the club believes that a season with more minutes will be important to speed up the footballer’s development.

The decision follows a similar strategy to the one adopted by Sporting with Maísa Correia and Carolina Santiago. The two youngsters were also loaned out to find more opportunities, while remaining part of the future plans for the Lions’ women’s football team.

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