Goalkeeper Rui Patricio could return to Sporting next season, Italian website Calciomercato reported on Friday.
Rui Patricio, 35, completed his training at Alvalade before moving to English club Wolverhampton Wolverhampton in the 2018/19 season, and three seasons later (2021/22) to Roma, where he still manages Jose Mourinho. The Portuguese international’s contract with the Italian club expires and he could return to Portugal next season.
Sporting also have first-choice goalkeeper Adan entering the final year of his contract and negotiations over a contract extension with the 36-year-old Spaniard have yet to begin.
In addition to Adan, the Lions also have young 23-year-old Uruguayan Franco Israel, but despite being selected for three games this season (Europa League, League Cup and Portuguese Cup), he conceded goals in all of them . A situation that raises some concerns about the young man’s value and the right time to promote him to the starting lineup. Rui Patricio is favored at Alvalade, especially due to his background at the club.