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Augsburg Signs Striker Ribeiro on Loan from Sporting CP

1/16/2026

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FC Augsburg signs Rodrigo Ribeiro, a Portuguese striker, on loan from Sporting CP until season's end with a €5 million option.
The 20-year-old Portuguese striker has 12 Sporting first-team appearances.
He previously had loan spells at Nottingham Forest and AVS Futebol SAD.
He scored 16 goals for Sporting B and has 15 Portugal U20 caps.
Benni Weber, FCA sporting director, praised Ribeiro's skills and said the move strengthens Augsburg's attack.

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FC Augsburg signs Rodrigo Ribeiro, a Portuguese striker, on loan from Sporting CP until season's end with a €5 million option.
The 20-year-old Portuguese striker has 12 Sporting first-team appearances.
He previously had loan spells at Nottingham Forest and AVS Futebol SAD.
He scored 16 goals for Sporting B and has 15 Portugal U20 caps.
Benni Weber, FCA sporting director, praised Ribeiro's skills and said the move strengthens Augsburg's attack.