Sporting Kansas City have officially signed center-back Diego Borges to a four-and-a-half-year contract. The 21-year-old defender arrives from Hungary’s Zalaegerszeg TE, having made just seven appearances for the club since signing in the summer of 2025. Zalaegerszeg's sale of Borges sees them earn a club-record fee.
Borges’ arrival continues the youth movement led by sporting director David Lee. According to Transfermarkt, Sporting Kansas City have the third-youngest roster in MLS at 23.9 years old, with only the New York Red Bulls (23.5) and Colorado Rapids (23.8) fielding younger squads. This is a deliberate strategy, signaling a long-term roster build rather than a short-term fix.