Ricardo Mangas joins Monza on loan from Sporting CP
Monza have added defender Ricardo Mangas on a loan deal from Sporting CP, with the move confirmed on 23 July 2026 during the ongoing summer transfer window.
A busy 2025 across three competitions
Mangas featured for both Sporting CP and Spartak Moscow during 2025, making 24 competitive appearances in total and totalling 1,257 minutes across four different competitions.
The bulk of his football came in the Primeira Liga, where he made 15 appearances for Sporting CP for 875 minutes, scoring twice. He also played five matches in the Taça de Portugal and two in the UEFA Champions League for the Lisbon club, while a spell at Spartak Moscow brought two appearances and 180 minutes in the Premier League.
What it means for Monza
The loan gives Monza an experienced defensive option heading into the new season, with Mangas bringing recent minutes from league, cup and European competition alike as he prepares for his time in Italy.