Champions League winner Marco Oneto agrees contract until the end of the season

Sporting CP has officially signed the Chilean captain Marco Oneto. With more than 80 international caps under his belt, Oneto was also crucial in his country's run to a 3rd place finish in the Pan American Games.

The 34-year old is an imposing figure, standing 2.04m tall and weighing in at 112 kilos. He has enjoyed a brilliant career in Spain, winning the Copa del Rey twice, along with a Spanish Supercup and a National Championship. He was also part of the FC Barcelona team that won the 2011 Champions League.

Reflecting on the deal, Oneto proved happy with the move to the Portuguese capital: "Sporting CP is a globally recognised name. It is one of the bet clubs in Europe and fights for the title. This is a great opportunity and I want to build on the expectations that people have. I know a lot about the Portuguese League already and I know it is really competitive, which is good for my career. I am really looking forward to getting down to work."

Agreement with 1.º de Agosto for Gelson and Ary Papel

Sporting Clube de Portugal - Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Clube Desportivo 1º de Agosto for the transfer of Jacinto Muondo Dala (Gelson) and Manuel David Afonso (Ary Papel), within the framework of the partnership between the two clubs. The two have agreed contracts valid from the 1st of January 2017 to the 30th of June 2019, with a buy-out clause of 60,000,000.00€ and an optional extension until 2022.

Sporting SAD wishes Gelson and Ary Papel the best of professional and personal success.

Agreement for contract extension with Pedro Marques

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Pedro Marques for the renewal of the athlete's contract, now valid until 2023 and with a buy-out clause of 60,000,000.00€.

Sporting SAD wishes Pedro Marques the best of professional and personal success.

World triple jump champion makes the move to Alvalade

Sporting's fans were treated to a a completely unexpected surprise at half-time against Tondela this Saturday, with president Bruno de Carvalho announcing the Portuguese Olympian Nélson Évora's signing for the club.

"I am really happy that Sporting CP believes in me. It is really special for me and I just want to thank everyone for this experience. This is proof that we want to compete for European titles and that is something that I will certainly be aiming to do. You can be sure that I will do my best", said Évora in an interview with the Sporting Journal at the final whistle.

Portuguese gymnast looking to bring titles Alvalade

At 29 years of age, Diogo Ganchinho is in the perfect form to join Sporting Clube de Portugal. The Portuguese gymnast has already taken part in two Olympic Games (Beijing 2008 and London 2012) and is now looking to tally up titles at Alvalade.

"It is an honour to represent Sporting CP. I have joined this project and I want to contribute with titles and my experience. I am an athlete that likes to surprise people and I am always looking to do new things", said Ganchinho after penning his deal.

Agreement with Liverpool for the loan of Lazar Markovic

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Liverpool FC for the loan of Lazar Markovic until the end of the present sports season.

Sporting SAD wishes Lazar Markovic the best of professional and personal success.

Agreement with Corinthians for the transfer of Elias

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Sport Club Corinthians Paulista for the permanent transfer of the player Elias. The athlete has signed a two-year contract, with a buy-out clause of 60,000,000.00€.

Sporting SAD wishes Elias the best of professional and personal success.

Elias returns to Alvalade three years after departure

Not many people would have believed it, but Elias has indeed returned to Alvalade from Corinthians, three years after first leaving the Portuguese capital. Moments after penning his new deal, the Brazilian midfielder explained the reasoning behind the move.

"I am happy to be back. It is a club I know and that wants to win the league. That is what made me want to come back. Everything happened really quickly and I was surprised but really happy with Sporting's interest. I said straight away that I wanted to come back to this great club", said Elias, before going on to explain the Bruno de Carvalho's input in the move: "The president is really good at negotiating and he dealt with everything in 24 hours. I am more experienced now and I am better tactically and positionally. I don't attack as much, but I look to do it better when I do. I don't just want to flight for titles, I want to win them. This is a chance to pick up where I left off."

Agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for the transfer of Luc Castaignos

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt for the permanent transfer of Luc Castaignos. The athlete has signed a contract valid for three seasons, with an additional optional season and a buy-out clause of 60,000,000.00€.

Sporting SAD wishes Luc Castaignos the best of professional and personal success.

Luc Castaignos pleased with his move to the Portuguese capital

It has been a busy weekend in the transfer market for Sporting, with Luc Castaignos following Bas Dost with a move from the Budesliga to I Liga. The second Dutch forward to sign this weekend, Castaignos has penned a three-year deal, with a buy-out clause of 60,000,000.00€.

"I chose Sporting because it is one of the big clubs in Portugal. I am still young and I think this is the perfect place for me to play and learn. Portuguese football is really good and the players are good, that is why I decided to come here", said Castaignos in his first Alvalade interview, adding a word on his style on the pitch: "I am quick and I score a few goals, but I am not the kind of player who stays in the box. I like to look for space. I won't promise anything, but I will help the team fight for the title."