In the wiretaps related to the Red Card process, which culminated in the arrest of Luís Filipe Vieira, there was also a conversation between businessman Jorge Mendes and… Hugo Viana, Sporting’s director of sport.
On May 21, 2021, Hugo Viana informs the agent about Ricardo Horta, from SC Braga, and asks Jorge Mendes for help. In exchange, it would help Gestifute sell Matheus Nunes.
Jorge Mendes suggests to Hugo Viana that he or Rúben Amorim speak with Horta. «The player is controlled», replied Hugo Viana.
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