Three signings lined up for Rui Borges at Sporting in 2026/27: find out who | OneFootball

From the 2007 generation, there are already two established lions in Sporting's main team: João Simões and Geovany Quenda. However, the group of talents born in that year - widely praised for their quality - promises to continue feeding the main squad in 2026/2027. Salvador Blopa and Flávio Gonçalves emerge as the next names to watch, joined by Diogo Travassos, from 2004, also on the path to promotion. Two wingers and a forward who deserve close attention.

One of the rising names is Salvador Blopa, 18 years old, who made an impactful debut in the 5-1 victory against Alverca in the Allianz Cup on October 28, scoring two goals. Although he has been mostly used as a right-back, he has also played on the left for the B team and appeared further forward on the right flank for the main team. At 1.88 meters, he stands out for his physical robustness and versatility, able to play on both wings, both in defensive and offensive zones. Nevertheless, it is as a right winger/right-back that Sporting envisions his future.

Another name to consider is Diogo Travassos. The right-back, currently loaned to Moreirense, has been used in more advanced positions. Trained at Alvalade since the age of six, he has 19 youth international caps (two goals) and gained experience in the league with loans to Estrela da Amadora (26 games and one goal) and Moreirense (24 games, six goals, and three assists). He is now preparing to return and fight for a debut in the A team.

Flávio Gonçalves is another product of the 2007 generation who has already had minutes in the League Cup against Alverca. The Portuguese-French winger, 18 years old, stands out for his creativity, personality, and ability to take risks. Preferably playing on the left, he seeks inward movements to finish with his right foot, similar to Pedro Gonçalves.

Besides these three names, there are still young players keen on the opportunity to make the leap at Sporting. Gabriel Silva and Rafael Nel, both forwards, are closely monitored. Nel already has two appearances in the main team, while Gabriel awaits his debut.

Gabriel Silva recently renewed until 2030, a year to which Blopa, Travassos, and Flávio Gonçalves are also committed. Rafael Nel extended his contract in 2024 until 2029. The lion's structure thus keeps its main promises well secured.

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