Asked by Spanish media about Fabio Coentrão's situation, Real Madrid owner, Florentino Perez, stated: "He is joining Sporting Lisbon, and we hope he can play regularly there". Still on a deal with Blancos until June 2019, former AS Monaco player is soon joining Leões' side (unless medical tests are not passed), despite having been a long-course Benfica man.
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