Varandas ignores critics, set to renew Sporting star | OneFootball

Frederico Varandas wants to give a white-glove slap to the critics and intends to renew Rui Borges' contract. The Sporting management is pleased with the work delivered by the Lions' coach and is considering this possibility, according to Leonino.

Although this idea had already been circulating in the Alvalade offices, the recent interest from Wolverhampton could end up ‘accelerating’ this process, since Rui Borges is also happy at Sporting, as he publicly stated himself, which should make this matter easier to resolve.

Upon his arrival at the Lions’ team, replacing Ruben Amorim, the coach from Mirandela signed a contract valid until the end of 2026. However, there was an additional year option that, with the achievement of the national championship double, was automatically activated, as it was a clause included in his contract. Nevertheless, even though this means Rui Borges is tied to Sporting until 2026/27, the Lions may take him even further—which would naturally include a salary increase.

In total, since taking charge of Sporting in December 2024, coming from Vitória de Guimarães after the dismissal of João Pereira, Rui Borges has led the Alvalade club in 46 matches, recording 30 wins, 11 draws, and five losses, during which he has won two titles.

Meanwhile, Rui Borges remains focused on preparing his team for the trip to the Azores. Sporting will be back on the pitch next Saturday, November 8, against Santa Clara, in a match for the 11th round of the Liga Portugal Betclic. The match against the team led by Vasco Matos will be played at 8:30 p.m. at Estádio de São Miguel, in Ponta Delgada.

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