Sporting CP talks to Paulo Fonseca as Rui Borges faces dismissal

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Last updated Oct 31, 2026

Sporting CP talks to Paulo Fonseca as Rui Borges faces dismissal

Summary

Sporting CP is engaged in discussions with Olympique Lyonnais manager Paulo Fonseca regarding the potential dismissal of Rui Borges. Reports indicate that Borges’s future is increasingly uncertain, prompting Sporting to make Fonseca their top choice. Initial talks have commenced between Fonseca’s representatives and Sporting, and an agreement could be reached in the forthcoming weeks. Fonseca, currently under contract with Lyon until next June, is reportedly open to a return to Portugal. Additionally, Sporting may negotiate with Lyon over a €5.5 million debt related to a prior transfer, which could facilitate the move.

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Key Details

•Sporting CP is considering a managerial change amid poor results.
•Talks with Paulo Fonseca's camp have already started.
•Rui Borges's position as manager is in jeopardy.
•Fonseca is under contract with Lyon until June 2027.
•Negotiations may be influenced by a €5.5 million debt from a transfer deal.

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3:32 PMYahoo Sports — Sporting CP hold talks with Lyon manager Paulo Fonseca regarding Rui Borges’ possible dismissal

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Sporting CP are reported to have made Olympique Lyonnais manager Paulo Fonseca their top priority to replace Rui Borges, whose future appears increasingly uncertain, according to reports from CNN Port...
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