Nuno Santos’ Sporting contract talks stall, future uncertain | OneFootball

Similar to what is planned for Daniel Bragança, although on a different level, but equally influential in the locker room, Nuno Santos is another Sporting player whose contract ends in 2027 and who may see his terms reviewed at Alvalade.

Recovered from a complete rupture of the patellar tendon in his right knee - a very serious injury that kept him out of competition for 15 months - the left winger is now taking his first steps back to the highest level. The reintegration was done cautiously: he started with the B team, gained competitive rhythm, and has since returned to the main team's squad.

He even participated in the match against AVS SAD for the Portuguese Cup, playing 43 minutes. The initial idea was for more controlled use, but the overtime required more exposure than planned in his first game back with the main team.

Just like with Daniel Bragança, Frederico Varandas keeps the possibility of extending the left-footer's contract on the table. However, according to information from the newspaper O Jogo, at this stage, there have been no concrete advances in the process - which does not mean that the dossier is closed.

Internally, Nuno Santos continues to be seen as a player of strong character, with a Sporting identity and competitive impact, factors that could weigh in on a potential renewal, also depending on the physical response he gives over the coming months.

Nuno Santos – valued at 7 million euros – joined Sporting in 2020, coming from Rio Ave, for 4.15 million euros (Transfermarkt data). Since then, the 30-year-old winger has played 196 matches, scored 34 goals, provided 42 assists, and won seven titles (three National Championships, one Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup, one Portuguese Cup, and two League Cups).

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