Ricardo Mangas has cleared all his medical hurdles, but fans still wait for his official welcome. The left-back, a new face for Sporting’s defensive line, arrived this past Monday. He spent Tuesday undergoing a full battery of medical checks. Everything checked out perfectly, no issues at all.
However, the word is that the two-time national champions won’t introduce their newest player until later this week. Why the delay for an eagerly awaited signing? It all comes down to the team’s packed calendar. Sporting’s schedule is incredibly tight, starting today with training sessions and press conferences.
The main reason for the hold-up is the upcoming Super Cup. That big match happens tomorrow evening in the Algarve, kicking off at 8:45 PM. Sporting will face fierce rivals Benfica in what promises to be a gripping contest. The club wants to keep all focus on this important game.
Sporting will pay Spartak Moscow 300,000 euros for the 27-year-old player. This amount could grow, potentially reaching nearly one million euros, based on certain performance goals. Mangas is set to sign a deal that will keep him with the Lions for the next four seasons.
