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Paulo Fonseca named as successor to Rui Borges at Sporting

Following a recent victory, Sporting begins preparations for Rui Borges' departure, with Paulo Fonseca as the leading candidate for the position.

1 November 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Sporting CP is in negotiations to replace Rui Borges, who is currently under pressure after the team's recent victory against Casa Pia. Pedro Lima shone in the match, but Borges' position at the club has been deemed increasingly precarious, leading to a possible contract termination.

According to various sources, Paulo Fonseca, the current coach of Lyon, is seen as the favorite to take over the reins of the Lisbon team. Discussions between Sporting, Lyon, and Fonseca's representative aim to facilitate his transfer to Lisbon, where he could lead the lions into a new phase.

In the meantime, Rui Borges is not expected to coach the team in the upcoming match against Shakhtar, and he is likely to be replaced on an interim basis by Tiago Fernandes, the current coach of the B team. The change is being organized during a period leading up to the international break, which may ease the official announcement of the new appointment.

Rui Borges and the Sporting administration are currently in discussions regarding the contract termination, which will allow the club to finalize the agreement with Paulo Fonseca. This unfolding of events has been widely covered by various publications, indicating that a consensus between the parties is being reached.

Paulo Fonseca, for his part, has already expressed some emotion following Lyon's victory over Angers, where the club secured a 2-0 win. This result marks the return to winning ways for the French team, but the coach's future remains uncertain, as he has also been approached regarding a possible return to Portugal and his former home at Sporting.

Reports indicate that the administration led by Frederico Varandas is eager to swiftly finalize the change in coaching staff, considering the impact that new leadership could have on the team's performance in the league. With discussions already underway, the expectation is that official announcements will be made soon.

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