Leonino
·2 September 2025
Former Sporting manager backs Harder’s exit, calls it immaturity

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·2 September 2025
Sporting has bid farewell to Conrad Harder. The 20-year-old Danish forward has moved to Bundesliga's Leipzig, with whom he signed a contract valid until 2030. Mariana Vaz Pinto, former team manager of the women's football team, approved the player's sale, stating that he showed "a lot of immaturity".
"I go against the grain and think he was very well sold. It's true he's a kid, but he always showed a lot of immaturity in the game without the ability to show that he wants to learn. We thank him for everything he did for us, but he always wanted to solve everything by himself. Good luck"; can be read on social media.
Conrad Harder has already bid farewell to Sporting fans. The deal between the lions and the Germans is for a fixed 24 million euros plus six for objectives and 15 percent of the added value of a future sale. The player left a message to the lion fans, thanking them for their support.
"Hello, Sporting fans. I just want to thank you for all the support. I am very happy for what you have done for me, especially in this last game. The support you have given me throughout this year and being a champion with you was wonderful. Your support was always magnificent, I thank you immensely. I loved playing for you. Lastly, I would like to say 'thank you very much', Sporting fans" (Find out more HERE).
Signed at the beginning of 2024/25 to Nordsjaelland, for a base value of 19 million euros, the now Danish international leaves Sporting with 52 games played and 12 goals, in addition to seven assists. The last goal was scored in the lions' 4-1 victory over Nacional.
See the post by Mariana Vaz Pinto:
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