Arrival of Elias and Markovic see massive jump in Alvalade stocks

The final hours of the summer transfer market were spectacular in Alvalade, with Elias and Markovic penning late deals to join Jorge Jesus's squad, following the arrivals of Bas Dost, Castaignos, André and Douglas.

According to Jornal de Negócios, Sporting stocks had climbed 19% by 12h30 on the 1st of September, before adding a further 3% by 15h30.

Alvalade president sets off for Johannesburg to unveil new football schools

The transfer market had barely slammed shut when Bruno de Carvalho took off for South Africa, where the Sporting president will officially open two Sporting Academy Schools and meet with the region's Sporting Supporters' Clubs.

Bruno de Carvalho began the journey to Johannesburg on Thursday, where Sporting will is now expanding horizons after opening a facility in Canada and beginning the construction of a further 10 in China.

First training session back on a pitch that the Brazilian knows better than most

Elias might have only returned from his native Brazil late yesterday afternoon, but the midfielder is already back in training. Elias looked like he had only been away for a couple of years as Jorge Jesus put his squad through a usually tasking session.

The squad was of course much reduced due to the current international break, but the players were in high spirits none the less.

Agreement with Olhanense for the transfer of Salim Cissé

Sporting Clube de Portugal - Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Sporting Clube Olhanense for the permanent transfer of Salim Cissé, with Sporting SAD maintaining 25% of the player's economic rights.

Sporting SAD wishes Salim Cissé the best of personal and professional success.

Agreement with Standard Liege for the loan of Wallyson Mallmann

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Standard Liege for the loan of Wallyson Mallmann until the end of the current sports season, with no option for a permanent transfer.

Sporting SAD wishes Wallyson Mallmann the best of personal and professional success.

Acquisition of economic rights of from Quality Football Ireland Limited

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has acquired the percentages of the economic rights of Carlos Chaby and Tobias Figueiredo from the fund Quality Football Ireland Limited, corresponding to 50% of each player, for a total investment of 2,000,000.00€.

With these acquisitions, Sporting SAD now holds the full (100%) economic rights of both players.

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 for the termination of contract with Zakaria Labyad

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Zakaria Labyad for the termination of the player's sports employment contract, effective immediately.

Sporting SAD wishes Zakaria Labyad the best of personal and professional success.

Agreement with Leicester City for the transfer of Islam Slimani

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Leicester City Football Club for the permanent transfer of Islam Slimani for 30,000,000.00€, with an additional 5,000,000.00€ subject to objectives.

Sporting SAD wishes Islam Slimani the best of personal and professional 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.