According to Globo.com, Rômulo's loan from Atlético-MG to Sporting, Portugal, was until the end of June. The player's staff has guaranteed that he will not continue at Sporting.

Rômulo, a 21-year-old Brazilian central defender from Atlético Mineiro, is poised to bolster Sporting CP's B team, which recently achieved promotion back to Liga 2 for the first time since 2018. He will be joining on a season-long loan until June 2026, with an option for a permanent transfer at the conclusion of the season. After being elevated to Atlético Mineiro's first team last season, Rômulo participated in ten games and scored one goal, although he only featured in six matches in 2025, making him eager for a transfer in this summer market. His exclusion from the squad for Atlético Mineiro's match against Flamengo suggested that a move to Sporting CP was on the horizon. With two and a half years left on his contract with Atlético Mineiro, his forthcoming involvement with Sporting's secondary team signifies a fresh phase in his career. Transfermarkt estimates the player's current market value at €500k.