Sporting CP Officially Announce Rui Borges Dismissal and Target Paulo Fonseca

Sporting CP have officially announced the departure of head coach Rui Borges through a statement published in the Portuguese press. The Lisbon club moved swiftly to identify a successor, pinpointing Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca—who shares a deep-rooted, childhood connection with the club—as their primary target.

According to Footmercato.net, an oral agreement is already in place between Fonseca and the Portuguese club. While a few final details regarding his exit from Lyon still need to be ironed out, all indications suggest the appointment will soon be finalized.