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Portuguese clubs prepare for 2026/27 season launch

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2026 Portuguese clubs preseason preparations (late July) prepare for 2026/27 season launch

The 2026/27 preseason build‑up continued into for Portuguese football has reached its conclusion, with clubs preparing for the final days Liga Portugal Betclic season opener on August 9. Following the announcement of July. Académico de Viseu unveiled a 25‑player professional roster in Viseu, handing the captain’s armband to Luís Silva 2026/27 schedule on July 2, which included specific match-up restrictions for security and stressing the goal of remaining competitive in Liga Portugal Betclic. Vitória SC presented a provisional 27‑player list in Guimarães, highlighting four balance, clubs have focused on finalizing rosters and conducting training camps. Transfer activity has been extensive across the top flight. FC Porto has integrated seven new arrivals – goalkeeper Oliwier Zych (loan), defender Yeimar Mosquera (permanent), midfielder Lohann Doucet signings, including Bednarek and forward Patrick Ouotro – Kiwior, while president Rui Rodrigues signalled that two or three more positions may be reinforced before managing the transfer window closes. Gil Vicente capped departure of several players and the World Cup commitments of Diogo Costa. Sporting CP secured high-profile arrivals such as Rodrigo Zalazar and Jesse Derry, and saw the €40 million sale of Francisco Trincão to Al Ahli. Benfica has bolstered its pre‑season squad with Jakub Kaminski and Gabriel Índio, and is exploring further reinforcements like Jhon Durán. Preseason friendlies have dominated much of July. Sporting CP recorded a 2‑0 win dominant 7-0 victory over Penafiel, Strasbourg, featuring the goals coming from recent signings Walace França and Andreas Lausen. Coach Luís Pinto rotated return of Fotis Ioannidis. FC Porto secured a large squad, leaving the team 2-1 win over Birmingham City in England, while Benfica displayed strength with three wins, one draw a 2-0 win over Villarreal. Other clubs, including Vitória SC, Braga, and two defeats in its last five friendlies ahead of Académico de Viseu, have also completed friendly programs to build cohesion. As the I Liga opener against Rio Ave. season begins, Benfica is set to host Académico de Viseu in a closed-door match, while Alverca travels to face FC Porto. In the second division, União de Leiria drew 1‑1 with FC Porto B, with new loanee midfielder Hope Linus and forward Samuel Ntanda among eleven fresh signings, despite continues to reshape its squad amid ongoing FIFA registration issues. discussions.

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  1. 2026-08-08 14:40 UTC Portuguese clubs prepare for 2026/27 season launch
  2. 2026-08-01 20:43 UTC 2026 Portuguese clubs preseason preparations (late July)
  3. 2026-07-29 14:41 UTC 2026 Portuguese clubs preseason preparations (late July)
  4. 2026-07-25 21:27 UTC 2026 Portuguese clubs preseason & transfers (late July)

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