Agreement with FC Krasnodar for the transfer of Naldo

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with FC Krasnodar for the permanent transfer of Naldo for 4,500,000.00€, with Sporting SAD maintaining 20% of the player's economic rights.

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

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."

Agreement with VFL Wolfsburg for the transfer of Bas Dost

Sporting Clube de Portugal - Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with VFL Wolfsburg for the permanent transfer of the player Bas Dost. The athlete has signed a contract valid for four years, with a buy-out clause of 60,000,000.00€.

Sporting SAD wishes Bas Dost the best of professional and personal success.

Agreement with Inter Milan for the transfer of Pedro Delgado

Sporting Clube de Portugal- Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Inter Milan for the permanent transfer of the player Pedro Delgado, with Sporting SAD remaining with 50% of the athlete's economic rights. The player has signed a contract valid for three seasons, with an additional optional season and a buy-out clause of 45,000,000.00€.

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

Bas Dost pens four-year deal to secure move to Alvalade

Bas Dost secured a move to Alvalade this weekend, on a contract valid for four years. Standing at an imposing 1.96m, the Dutchman made a name for himself with some deadly finishing for Wolfsburg.

"Some offers came from England as well, but Sporting was the club that followed me most. The club never hid their interest in me. That was important in my decision and I am happy with the option I took", said Bas Dost in his first interview in a Sporting shirt, going on to speak about Ricky van Wolfswinkel's tips for life in Lisbon: "He told me about the great football played here and about the atmosphere in the stadium. That really made me want to get out onto the pitch. I already know Bryan Ruiz from when he played for [2009-2011] and I know Douglas and of course the players that won the Euro."

Club reaches agreement with Inter Milan for the transfer of João Mário

Sporting Clube de Portugal - Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Inter Milan for the permanent transfer of the player João Mário for 45,000,000.00€, with 5,000,000.00€ subject to objectives.

Sporting Clube de Portugal - Futebol, SAD wishes João Mário the best of personal and professional success.

Pedro Delgado returns to Alvalade after spell in Italy

Pedro Delgado sealed a return to Alvalade this weekend after representing Inter Milan. With fierce competition in the Sporting midfield, the 19-year old midfielder proved fully aware that he will have to work his way up through the club's B team.

"I am really happy to be back. When I heard the club was interested, I didn't hesitate. I am a Sporting fan and I want to make the fans happy. The last three years were really important for me and I gained a lot of experience, especially with the tactical side of Italian football. I know I can help Sporting. First with the B team, but I am focused on the senior squad", said Delgado after putting pen to paper.

Delgado moved to Sporting in 2010/2011 aged just 13, moving from Portimonense. In 2012/13 he returned to Portimonense, before moving directly to Milan.

Portuguese midfielder moves to Italy for record sum

After 14 years with Sporting, João Mário has made a record-breaking 45,000,000.00€ move to Inter Milan.

At 23 years old, the Portuguese midfielder represented the senior team 171 and now follows in the footsteps of fellow big-money transfers Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani.

The transfer is the most expensive in history for a Portuguese player in I Liga, beating Renato Sanches, Pepe, Ricardo Carvalho and Fábio Coentrão.

The transfer also equals the biggest ever transfer in Portuguese football, which was James Rodríguez.

Agreement with Pescara for the transfer of Alberto Aquilani

Sporting Clube de Portugal – Futebol, SAD has reached an agreement with Delfino Pescara 1936 for the permanent transfer of the player Alberto Aquilani, with Sporting SAD remaining with 30 percent of the player's economic rights.

Sporting SAD wishes Alberto Aquilani the best of personal and professional success.