Sporting CP releases farewell video as left-back Ricardo Mangas joins Monza on loan with mandatory purchase clause

Published Jul 24, 10:55 AM UTC

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Portuguese football club Sporting CP released a farewell video for left-back Ricardo Mangas, who responded with 'Lion forever.' The 28-year-old full-back has been loaned to Italian Serie A club Monza in a deal that includes a mandatory purchase clause. Mangas was spotted at Lisbon airport heading to Italy, and his former coach Leandro Pires expressed confidence that Mangas will succeed and grow in the Italian league. The transfer marks the end of Mangas' tenure at Sporting, where he played alongside other recent moves including Ibrahima Ba's signing from Famalicão.

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Sporting Clube de Portugal has released a farewell video for Portuguese full-back Ricardo Mangas, who has left the club to join Italian side Monza. The player responded with the message: "Lion forever."

Official: Ricardo Mangas Joins Monza

The 28-year-old left-back departs Sporting in a deal structured as a loan with a mandatory purchase clause.

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Former Coach Assesses Mangas' Move to Monza

"I believe he will succeed and grow within the Italian league."

— Leandro Pires, who coached Mangas during the season he won the League and Revelation Cup with Aves

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Sporting CP Transfers Mangas to Monza, Signs Ibrahima Ba as Diomande Successor

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