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Hugo Viana

Born: January 15, 1983 (age 42)

Height: 5' 10.5" (180cm)

Hometown: Barcelos, Portugal
Nationality: Portugal Portuguese

Position: Central midfielder
Career History
Sports Mole has 48 articles about Hugo Viana. Articles 1 to 40:
Copenhagen's Roony Bardghji on November 8, 2023
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side plotting to sign 'Swedish Lionel Messi' on free transfer
Manchester City will reportedly attempt to sign one of their long-term targets dubbed the 'Swedish Lionel Messi' on a free transfer.
3 days ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola during a press conference on November 25, 2024
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola's side 'agree deal in principle' to sign new goalkeeper
Manchester City agree a deal in principle to sign a new goalkeeper, according to a report.
17 days ago
Sporting Lisbon winger Francisco Trincao in February 2025.
Man United transfer news: Ruben Amorim bidding for reunion with Sporting Lisbon star?
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to battle Manchester City for the signing of one of Sporting Lisbon's key players.
21 days ago
Manchester City's Matheus Nunes celebrates scoring with Rico Lewis on September 24, 2024
Manuel Akanji injury: Four possible right-back solutions for Man City as Pep Guardiola confirms significant blow
Following confirmation of Manuel Akanji's injury blow, Sports Mole takes a look at how Pep Guardiola could address his right-back dilemma at Manchester City.
38 days ago
SM-EK Luiz, Nypan composite
Man City transfer news: Citizens "can't get it wrong again", urged to avoid midfield mistake amid Douglas Luiz, Sverre Nypan links
Man City "are much more aware of the need to get it right" when signing a new midfielder after previous "failings in the transfer market" amid reported interest in Douglas Luiz and Sverre Nypan, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
56 days ago
SM-EK Khusanov composite
Man City sign Abdukodir Khusanov: Why Citizens fans should be excited by arrival of "silent warrior", Hugo Viana "influence" discussed
Man City expert Steven McInerney is excited by the arrival of Abdukodir Khusanov and believes it is "very obvious" that incoming director of football Hugo Viana has played his part in the defender's transfer to the Etihad Stadium.
63 days ago
SM/EK De Bruyne composite image
Stay or go? Entire Man City squad assessed amid "obvious need for a rebuild" including De Bruyne, Walker, Bernardo, Ederson
Man City expert Steven McInerney assesses Pep Guardiola's entire 23-man senior squad and shares his thoughts on which players should stay or leave the club as part of a much-needed rebuild.
98 days ago
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim in November 2024.
Man United head coach Ruben Amorim reveals truth behind Man City speculation
Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says that there 'was never a conversation' with Manchester City over the possibility of replacing Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium.
101 days ago
Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring a hat-trick for Sporting Lisbon on November 5, 2024
Man United transfer news: Red Devils 'hold concrete talks' over move to reunite Ruben Amorim with Sporting star
Manchester United reportedly 'hold concrete talks' over a potential move to reunite Ruben Amorim with one of his former Sporting Lisbon players.
112 days ago
Sporting Lisbon's Geovany Quenda and Viktor Gyokeres on September 22, 2024
Man United, Man City 'to lock horns' for Sporting Lisbon star next summer
Manchester United and Manchester City will allegedly go head-to-head for the signature of Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres next summer.
120 days ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates with the Premier League trophy on May 19, 2024
"I'm not moving, I can assure you": Pep Guardiola explains why he has signed two-year Man City contract extension
Manchester City officially announce that manager Pep Guardiola has signed a two-year contract extension.
123 days ago
Manager of Bayer Leverkusen Xabi Alonso during his side's clash against Eintracht Frankfurt, on October 19, 2024
Pep Guardiola contract extension: Did Man City contact Xabi Alonso or Ruben Amorim prior to agreement?
Manchester City had reportedly not contacted any other manager to potentially take over from Pep Guardiola at the end of the season.
125 days ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates on April 20, 2024
Pep Guardiola 'agrees' Man City contract extension: When will his new deal expire?
Pep Guardiola reportedly reaches an agreement with Manchester City to extend his contract at the Etihad Stadium.
125 days ago
Espanyol's Omar El Hilali on October 19, 2024
Man City 'identify' potential Kyle Walker replacement but face competition for £12.5m La Liga star
Manchester City reportedly identify a La Liga defender as a potential replacement for Kyle Walker, but they could face competition from two other Premier League clubs.
129 days ago
 Pep Guardiola's future has been the subject of much speculation on November 12, 2024
When could Pep Guardiola's Man City future be announced? Is he tempted by Brazil, England jobs?
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney discuss when Pep Guardiola could make an announcement on his future at the club and how likely he is to take an international job amid links with Brazil and England.
132 days ago
Ruben Amorim at a press conference on November 4, 2024
Could 'the next special one' Ruben Amorim be the 'antidote' Man United need to bring back glory days?
Ruben Amorim could be the "antidote" Manchester United need to bring back the glory days at Old Trafford, Manchester City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole.
139 days ago
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring on November 1, 2024
Viktor Gyokeres: Can Man City quell threat of 'hottest striker in Europe' in Sporting Lisbon clash?
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany discuss the threat of Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres and what challenges the Citizens could face against the Portuguese giants in the Champions League on Tuesday.
140 days ago
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim pictured on October 1, 2024
Incoming Man United boss Ruben Amorim makes bombshell Man City claim
Incoming Man United boss Ruben Amorim admits he had considered following Sporting Lisbon's director of football Hugo Viana to Man City before agreeing to take the reins at Old Trafford.
140 days ago
Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim on October 22, 2024
Ruben Amorim opens up on "very tough" week following Man United appointment
Outgoing Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim admits that it has been a difficult week following his appointment as Manchester United's new head coach.
140 days ago
Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim applauds the fans before on November 1, 2024
Ruben Amorim reveals Man United rejected request to delay Sporting Lisbon departure
Ruben Amorim reveals that he made a request to delay his move from Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United until the end of the season.
143 days ago
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim on October 21, 2023
Man United 'reach agreement' to appoint Ruben Amorim as new head coach
Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim agrees in principle to become Manchester United's new head coach, according to a report.
147 days ago
Xabi Alonso gestures during Bayer Leverkusen's match against Borussia Monchengladbach on August 23, 2024 [on August 26, 2024]
Bayer Leverkusen 'bracing themselves' for Xabi Alonso exit amid Man City links
Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly preparing themselves for Xabi Alonso to leave the club next summer amid links from Manchester City.
154 days ago
Sporting Lisbon chief Hugo Viana pictured on September 27, 2019
Man City pursuit of £60m Wolves star boosted by boardroom changes?
Manchester City are reportedly preparing to take the lead in the race for Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Rayan Ait-Nouri due to boardroom changes at the Etihad Stadium.
157 days ago
Xabi Alonso reacts after Bayer Leverkusen's defeat against RB Leipzig on August 31, 2024
Manchester City news: Could Xabi Alonso replace Pep Guardiola this summer?
Manchester City are reportedly considering Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso and Sporting Lisbon's Ruben Amorim as potential replacements for Pep Guardiola.
157 days ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on September 24, 2024
Pep Guardiola admits part of him "is leaving" Man City with Txiki Begiristain exit
Pep Guardiola admits that a part of him 'will be leaving' Manchester City when director of football Txiki Begiristain departs the club at the end of the season.
158 days ago
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim pictured on October 1, 2024
Ruben Amorim responds to Man City speculation after Hugo Viana arrival
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim responds to rumours linking him with a move to Manchester City following the arrival of new director of football Hugo Viana.
158 days ago
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after the match on August 31, 2024
Pep Guardiola's 'most likely scenario' on Man City future revealed amid England links
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly leaning towards extending his contract at the Etihad Stadium amidst speculation linking him with the England vacancy.
160 days ago
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim pictured on October 1, 2024
Ruben Amorim to Man City: Could Sporting Lisbon boss replace Pep Guardiola after Hugo Viana arrival?
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany talks to Sports Mole about whether Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim would be the right man to succeed Pep Guardiola, should he decide to leave the Etihad Stadium.
161 days ago
 Txiki Begiristain has announced he will leave Manchester City on October 14, 2024
How "absolutely necessary" Hugo Viana qualities may benefit Man City ahead of Txiki Begiristain exit
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany lauds Txiki Begiristain as a "phenomenal" director of football and tells Sports Mole that his successor Hugo Viana will bring the required levels of energy and hunger to thrive in his new role at the club.
161 days ago
Sporting Lisbon chief Hugo Viana pictured on September 27, 2019
Man City confirm when Hugo Viana will begin director of football role
Manchester City confirm that Sporting Lisbon's Hugo Viana will succeed Txiki Begiristain as the club's director of football.
164 days ago
Sporting Lisbon chief Hugo Viana pictured on September 27, 2019
Man City could confirm new arrival 'next week' with 'agreement completed'
Premier League champions Manchester City could announce a major arrival at the club as early as next week, according to a report.
164 days ago
Manchester City's Erling Haaland pictured on September 22, 2024
Man City to move for 43-goal Swedish sensation if Erling Haaland leaves?
Manchester City are reportedly eyeing up a move for Sporting Lisbon marksman Viktor Gyokeres should Erling Haaland depart from the Etihad next summer.
165 days ago
Manchester City director of football Txiki Begiristain pictured on February 19, 2020
Man City identify 'favourite candidate' to replace key figure 'leaving' at end of season
Manchester City identify their 'favourite candidate' to replace director of football Txiki Begiristain, according to a report.
166 days ago
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim pictured on April 6, 2024
Ruben Amorim refuses to rule out Chelsea talks
Sporting boss Ruben Amorim refuses to quash rumours that he has spoken with Chelsea over replacing Mauricio Pochettino as manager.
325 days ago
Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres celebrates scoring their first goal on March 10, 2024
Viktor Gyokeres future linked to Liverpool-bound Ruben Amorim's
The agent of Viktor Gyokeres - wanted by both Arsenal and Chelsea - admits that his client's future at Sporting Lisbon will depend on whether Liverpool-linked head coach Ruben Amorim stays at the club.
348 days ago
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during training on November 14, 2022
Sporting Lisbon president refuses to rule out Cristiano Ronaldo return
Sporting Lisbon president Frederico Varandas refuses to rule out a future return to the club for Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo.
2 years ago
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta pictured in February 2021
Arsenal 'close to completing £20m deal for Tiago Tomas'
Arsenal are reportedly close to completing the signing of Sporting Lisbon striker Tiago Tomas for a deal worth around £20m.
4 years ago
Sporting Lisbon's Tiago Tomas celebrates scoring against Aberdeen on September 24, 2020
Arsenal 'close to agreeing deal for Sporting Lisbon teenager'
Arsenal are close to agreeing a deal for Sporting Lisbon for teenager Tiago Tomas, according to a report.
4 years ago
Bruno Fernandes in action for Sporting on November 28, 2019
Manchester United 'to offer two players in Bruno Fernandes deal'
Manchester United are reportedly willing to offer two players as part of a deal to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes this month.
5 years ago
Bruno Fernandes in action for Sporting on October 24, 2019
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Mike Phelan 'scouted Bruno Fernandes in person'
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and Mike Phelan reportedly both travel to scout Bruno Fernandes ahead of Manchester United completing a deal for the Sporting Lisbon midfielder.
5 years ago
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