Frederico Varandas could earn up to 890,000 euros gross for the 2026/27 season as chairman of the Sporting SAD board of directors, according to a proposal drafted by the society’s Remuneration Commission. The figure represents an 18.7% increase compared to the previous financial year, when the club leader collected 776,500 euros gross.
Shareholders will vote on increased compensation package
The proposed remuneration package forms one of 12 points on the agenda for the General Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for October 26 at 6:00 PM in the Business Hub of the José Alvalade Stadium. Information transmitted to the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM) shows that the total potential compensation for the chairman increased from a previous cap of 750,000 euros. Under the new terms, Varandas’s fixed annual salary will rise from 300,000 euros to 356,000 euros gross, while the variable component tied to sporting and financial performance can reach up to 534,000 euros, compared to 450,000 euros previously. This change means the total potential amount could rise by 140,000 euros.
Executive Administration Salary Adjustments
Executive administrators Francisco Salgado Zenha and André Bernardo are also slated for salary revisions under the proposal. Their fixed annual remuneration will climb from 225,000 euros to 267,000 euros gross each. Performance bonuses for the executive directors can add up to 400,500 euros, up from the current 337,500 euro limit. Variable compensation is structured equally across sporting and financial dimensions, mirroring the framework established for the board leadership. Performance premiums for the administration are paid in the following season, meaning the new proposal would apply starting in 2027/28.
Variable earnings depend on specific performance metrics
Variable earnings depend on specific performance metrics, including domestic league titles, cup triumphs, and international competition progression. Winning the national championship awards 95,500 euros to the chairman, while securing the Taça de Portugal yields 13,500 euros and a Taça da Liga victory adds 4,000 euros. European competition milestones offer 53,500 euros for reaching the Champions League league phase or 18,000 euros for the Europa League, with subsequent knockout rounds generating additional increments. Reaching the knockout phase provides 30,000 euros, and each subsequent round reached adds 14,500 euros, which is the same amount provided for winning a trophy.
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For the 2025/26 season, Varandas earned variable income consisting of sporting achievements and financial results. During that same period, the Sporting SAD reported a net profit of 34.7 million euros, marking its fifth year of positive results. In that financial year, Francisco Salgado Zenha and André Bernardo each earned 586,125 euros gross, including 225,000 euros in fixed pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions About the Sporting SAD Remuneration Proposal
When and where will the General Meeting of Shareholders take place?
The meeting is scheduled for October 26 at 6:00 PM in the Business Hub of the José Alvalade Stadium.
How much did Frederico Varandas earn in the previous financial year?
The Sporting SAD chairman received 776,500 euros gross during the 2025/26 season, which included 300,000 euros in fixed salary and 476,500 euros in variable performance components.
What are the specific fixed salaries proposed for the executive administrators?
Francisco Salgado Zenha and André Bernardo are slated to receive 267,000 euros in fixed annual gross salary, an increase from their previous 225,000 euro baseline.