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After previous negotiations, the future of Rodrigo Ribeiro looks set to be in the Bundesliga. The young Portuguese forward, who has a contract valid until 2028, is on the verge of being loaned by Sporting to Augsburg, in a loan deal that includes a purchase option in favor of the German club.

The information was reported on the social network 'X' by journalist Florian Plettenberg, a transfer market specialist, who reveals that the player has already traveled to Germany and will undergo medical examinations this Wednesday. This news comes at a time when the 'number 28' is seeking greater competitive regularity at the highest level.

In the first half of the season, Rodrigo Ribeiro had few opportunities in the main team of the Lions, largely due to strong competition in the attacking sector. Luis Suárez and Fotis Ioannidis have established themselves as the main options for the attack, relegating the young forward to a more secondary role.

This will be the third loan of Rodrigo Ribeiro's career, after spells at Nottingham Forest and AVS SAD. The move to Augsburg, currently 15th in the Bundesliga, represents a new international challenge and an opportunity to gain experience in one of the most demanding leagues in Europe.

This season, wearing Sporting's shirt, Rodrigo Ribeiro - valued at 2.5 million euros - has played 14 matches: 11 for the B team and three with the main squad. In total, the forward has accumulated 861 minutes, in which he scored five goals and provided one assist in Liga 2.

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