Sporting stalwart makes decision that greatly pleases Frederico Varandas | OneFootball

Frederico Varandas received good news: Rui Borges does not intend to leave Sporting. Despite the recent interest from Wolverhampton in hiring him, the coach of the green and whites has made his decision and is satisfied at Alvalade.

“”, reports the newspaper Record, regarding the decision of Rui Borges, after the Sporting coach was considered as a potential replacement for Vítor Pereira at the Wolves.

With a contract until June 2026, with an additional season option, Rui Borges has been solidifying his place at Sporting. Last season, the coach won the National Championship and the Portuguese Cup, and in 2025/26, he won 12 out of the 16 matches he played, drawing one and losing three.

In total, since taking over as head coach of Sporting in December 2024, coming from Vitória de Guimarães following the dismissal of João Pereira, Rui Borges has led 45 matches for the Alvalade Club, achieving 30 victories, 10 draws, and five losses, during which he secured two titles.

Despite all this controversy, Rui Borges remains focused on Sporting's away match against Juventus. The match, part of the fourth round of the Champions League regular phase, is scheduled for next Tuesday, November 4th, at 8:00 PM in Italy, and a victory could propel the lions to the next stage.

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