The summer transfer window is always a whirlwind. Sporting is deep in its own big shuffle right now. Fresh faces are stepping onto the pitch at Alvalade. This means some familiar ones might be saying goodbye. The club is especially busy shaping up its full-back lines.
Two new players are already here or on their way. Vagiannidis just showed up yesterday. Ricardo Mangas looks set to join him today. Their arrival means the team’s roster for these positions will slim down. Decisions are coming fast, not just for the defense, but for the wider team.
Matheus Reis is one player feeling the heat. We heard on Monday that Palmeiras in Brazil is keen on him. Another experienced full-back, Ricardo Esgaio, also has clubs in Brazil knocking. Corinthians and Red Bull Bragantino are both interested in him. It seems these two could be heading for new adventures far from their home at Alvalade.
Then there’s Diogo Travassos. He’s much younger, only 21. He’s also on the list of players who might leave. But his path looks different. Instead of a permanent sale, he’ll likely go out on loan. This move would give him more time on the field to grow his game. Sporting is clearly aiming for a leaner, sharper squad.