Tino joins Real SC on free transfer from Estrela U23

Real SC have signed central midfielder Tino from Estrela U23 on a free transfer. The 21-year-old, who holds Portuguese and Guinea-Bissau nationality, has agreed a deal through to 30 June 2027 with the Campeonato de Portugal side.

Tino arrives at Real SC after a season in which he featured regularly at under-23 level for Estrela. He made 13 appearances in the Liga U23 Cup qualifying phase and a further 13 outings in the Liga Revelacao, gaining consistent minutes in Portugals development competitions.

The right-footed midfielder, who stands at 1.72m, has been building senior experience in the lower tiers of the Portuguese game. Before his move to Estrela U23 in 2025, he spent the 2024-25 season with FC Serpa after joining from Vitoria Setubal, where he took his first steps in senior football following spells with Belenenses and Setubal at youth level.

Tinos contract at Real SC runs for one season, giving the club the option to integrate him immediately into their midfield group ahead of the 2026-27 campaign. The move marks his latest step in a career spent entirely in Portuguese football to date.