Leonino exclusive: Sporting to hire a winner's coach | OneFootball

João Gião’s move to Nacional has left a vacancy in charge of Sporting’s B team, a situation the club’s structure wants to resolve as quickly as possible. The green-and-white officials are already working to identify the ideal profile to take on a project considered fundamental in the link between the academy and the first team.

According to what our newspaper has learned, Sporting is looking for a Portuguese coach, familiar with the reality of domestic football and with proven experience in developing young players. The ability to maximize talent and prepare players for higher competitive levels is seen as an essential trait for the future occupant of the role.

In addition to development work, the Lions also value a winning mentality and strong competitive standards. The B team will continue to play a strategic role in the growth of the young players from the Alcochete Academy, so the choice of João Gião’s successor, who moved to Nacional, will be made with special care.

There are already several names being analyzed by the board, but so far, none of the approaches has resulted in a definitive agreement. Talks are expected to intensify in the coming weeks, with Sporting determined to close the matter as quickly as possible.

From a sporting point of view, participation in the 2025/26 Segunda Liga was not the best. Sporting’s reserve side finished the season in 13th place in the table, with 42 points from 34 matches, in which they recorded 13 wins, three draws and 18 defeats. Their goal difference stands at 41 scored and 34 conceded.

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