Sporting has officially signed Vagiannidis for the Liga, and he is now preparing for his first game appearance
Sporting CP Welcomes Georgios Vagiannidis Ahead of I Liga Match Against Casa Pia
In a significant move for the Portuguese club, Sporting CP has officially signed Georgios Vagiannidis from Panathinaikos for a transfer fee of €12.5 million, with an additional €2.5 million in potential add-ons. The Greek defender has put pen to paper on a five-year contract that will keep him at the Estádio José Alvalade until 2030.
The 23-year-old right-back, who has previously represented the Greek national team, has been assigned the number 13 shirt by Sporting CP. His arrival at the club comes ahead of the new season, with Sporting set to start their I Liga campaign against Casa Pia.
The game against Casa Pia, scheduled for an unspecified location, will mark Sporting's second official match of the season. The team's first game was the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, where they faced off against Benfica at the Algarve Stadium. Despite a valiant effort, Sporting fell 1-0 to the reigning champions, with Benfica securing the victory.
Rui Borges, the current coach of Sporting CP, will be looking to Vagiannidis to bolster the team's defence as they aim for success in the upcoming season. The defender's potential debut for Sporting could come against Casa Pia, scheduled for Friday.
While the specific details about Vagiannidis's jersey number at Sporting CP have not been officially disclosed yet, the transfer was confirmed via the club's verified Instagram accounts, signifying the completion of the deal in early August 2025.
Before joining Sporting CP, Vagiannidis played for Panathinaikos under coach Rui Vitória. The transfer saw Vagiannidis turn down offers from other clubs, including Everton, to join the Lisbon-based side.
As Sporting CP prepares for their next challenge, the I Liga match against Casa Pia, the addition of Georgios Vagiannidis promises to bring new energy and defensive solidity to the team.
The new addition of Georgios Vagiannidis to Sporting CP's squad could potentially boost their defense as they aim for success in the upcoming season, as he joins other European-leagues competitors in Portuguese sports. With Vagiannidis's debut scheduled for the I Liga match against Casa Pia, the premier-league club might find a new fortress in their right-back position during their football campaigns.
