Spanish newspaper runs piece on Alvalade keeper

The Monday edition of Marca ran a piece on Sporting shotstopper Rui Patrício this week, highlighting his role in Portugal's run to the Euro 2016 semi-finals and his fantastic penalty stop against Poland.

"The secret to Patrício is work and more work. He is a humble guy and that is what makes him keep getting better. One-on-one, he is the best in the world", reads the article adding to fellow Portuguese star's Danilo affirmation of Patrício being "better than Neuer".

Sporting has long been known for his brilliance defending from 12-yards, having made a stop on his debut against Marítimo. He repeated the trick in the 2008 Super Cup final, as well as against Jackson Martínez in a 3-1 win and in the final of the Portuguese Cup in Jamor in 2015.

Patrício has also saved penalties in the European scene, having denied Cleiton in a match against Metalist, as well as Doumbia in the Champions League play-offs. In total he has stopped 13 penalties so far in his Sporting career. 

Algerian forward touched down in Lisbon this week and is eager to get back into action

Slimani might only have arrived back in Lisbon this week, but he is already out on the training pitch. Landing at lunch time, the Algerian was with the rest of the squad for the afternoon session.

Speaking with Sporting TV and the Sporting Journal, Slimani revealed that he has been missing the action: "I arrived back a bit later because I had some family issues to take care of and we in Ramadan as well. I feel great and I am looking forward to getting back to work. Of course I missed training, and the players and staff too. Our objective is to win the league and we want to do well in the Champions League as well. I have been paying attention to the new lads we brought in and it is down to the coach to pick the squad. I want to break my goals record and If I keep doing my job then it won't be difficult, with the help of the fans. We play for them and we win for them. They are always with us and that won't change."

Sporting CP Director of Communications on alleged interest in Bakic de Alvalad

In relation to the alleged signing of Bakic, The Sporting Clube de Portugal Director of Communications, Nuno Saraiva, affirms the following:

"When a path has not been clearly defined, lies are circulated regarding possible signings. Sporting CP has a clearly defined path. To that end, no player has been diverted by the club. That includes Bakic from Fiorentina, who was on loan to Belenenses last season, and Pedro Nuno, from Académica, who will likely be the target of similar suggestions. Sporting CP has not had any player diverted to any other club, because Sporting has already signed the players it wants with a calm and planning that is characterised by a club of our dimension. Newspapers should pay commission to journalists who trick people and to Sporting as many players are sold based on a lie that Sporting CP is interested."

Defender signs in at Alvalade on five-year deal

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with the player David Sualehe for a contract valid until June 2021, with a buy-out clause of 45,000,000.00€.

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

Oliveirense striker signs for Sporting for three seasons

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with União Desportiva Oliveirense – Futebol, SDUQ. Lda. for the player Ricardo Guimarães, known as Guima.

Guima has signed a contract valid until June 2019, with an optional extension until June 2021 and a buy-out clause of 45,000,000.00€.

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

Jesus leads the last training session at the end of first week of pre-season

The Sporting squad were back out on the pitch this Saturday morning, in what would be their last training session ahead of a much deserved day off.

Their were smiles all round as Jesus put his players through their paces. Wallyson was the only player unavailable for the full session, with the midfielder still working with the club's medical department.

The squad will take Sunday off, before getting back out onto the pitch on Monday morning.

Midfielder joins Moreirense on loan

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Moreirense Futebol Clube – Futebol, SAD for the loan of the player Francisco Geraldes for the 2016/17 season, with no option for a permanent transfer.

Sporting SAD wishes Francisco Geraldes the best of personal and professional success.

Squad back out on the pitch in pre-season workout

Ahead of what would be a busy evening celebrating the club's 110th birthday, Jorge Jesus had his squad out on the training pitch for an early morning session Friday.

The Sporting coach had a total of 31 players at his disposal for the session: Azbe Jug, Vladimir Stojkovic, Guilherme Oliveira, Luís Maximiano, João Pereira, Ezequiel Schelotto, Ricardo Esgaio, André Geraldes, Sebastián Coates, Paulo Oliveira, Ewerton, Naldo, Rúben Semedo, Jefferson, Marvin Zeegelaar, Bruno Paulista, Radosav Petrovic, João Palhinha, Ryan Gauld, Alberto Aquilani, Federico Ruiz, Bruno César, Carlos Mané, Daniel Podence, Gelson Martins, Matheus Pereira, Iuri Medeiros, Alan Ruiz, Teo Gutiérrez, Lukas Spalvis and Hernán Barcos.

The midfielder continued in the treatment room.

Sporting SAD statement on the loan of Oriol Rosell and Domingos Duarte

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with “Os Belenenses” – Sociedade Desportiva de Futebol, SAD for the loan of the players Oriol Rosell and Domingos Duarte for the 2016/17 season, with no option for a permanent transfer.

Sporting SAD wishes Oriol Rosell and Domingos Duarte the best of personal and professional success.

Jorge Jesus puts 31 players through their paces

Sporting were once again out on the training pitch this Thursday, in the second session of the pre-season campaign so far.

Jorge Jesus had a total of 31 players at his disposal: Azbe Jug, Vladimir Stojkovic, Guilherme Oliveira, Luís Maximiano, João Pereira, Ezequiel Schelotto, Ricardo Esgaio, André Geraldes, Sebastián Coates, Paulo Oliveira, Ewerton, Naldo, Rúben Semedo, Jefferson, Marvin Zeegelaar, Bruno Paulista, Radosav Petrovic, João Palhinha, Ryan Gauld, Alberto Aquilani, Federico Ruiz, Bruno César, Carlos Mané, Daniel Podence, Gelson Martins, Matheus Pereira, Iuri Medeiros, Alan Ruiz, Teo Gutiérrez, Lukas Spalvis and Hernán Barcos.

the midfielder Wallyson continues in treatment.

Pre-season fixture schedule:

9th of July: Sporting B (Friendly at the Academy)

13th of July: AS Monaco (Friendly in Switzerland, 20h30)

14th of July: Nyonnais (Friendly in Switzerland, 19h)

16th of July: Zenit (Friendly in Switzerland, 19h)

18th of July: PSV (Friendly in Switzerland, 20h30)

23rd of July: Lyon (Presentation match in Alvalade, 20h)

26th of July: Villarreal (Iberian Trophy in Badajoz, 20h15)

30th of July: Wolfsburg (Five Violins Trophy in Alvalade, 20h)

4th of August: Betis (Iberia Cup in the Algarve, 20h)

5th of August: Nice (Algarve Summer Cup in the Algarve, 20h30)

The squad will be back out on the pitch at 09h00 on Friday.