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Sp. Braga Launches 2025-26 Season Preparations with Squad Updates
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Sp. Braga officially commenced its pre-season activities for the 2025-26 campaign this Tuesday, initiating medical assessments and physical evaluations at the club’s sports complex. The squad includes new addition Leonardo Lelo, a defender previously with Casa Pia, marking the first confirmed signing for the upcoming season.
Key Players Return and Integrate into Sp. Braga’s Pre-Season
Joe Mendes and Djibril Soumaré, returning from loan spells at Basel and Nacional respectively during the 2024/25 season, were present at the commencement of training. Several players from Team B have also been integrated into the main group under the guidance of coach Carlos Vicans.These include goalkeeper Gonçalo Dias, defender João Matos, and striker Kauan Kelvin. Sandro Vidigal from the U19 team has also joined the main group.
Did You Know? Sp. Braga finished fourth in the Primeira Liga during the 2024/25 season,securing a spot in the UEFA Europa league qualifiers [[2]].
Contract Renewals and Permanent Transfers
Captain Ricardo Horta, alongside João Moutinho and Paulo Oliveira, who recently extended their contracts, have rejoined the team. Fran Navarro has also been
