 Leiria at former side Sporting (1–1 in Lisbon), although his team would eventually drop down a level.For 2008–09, Toñito moved to Greece's Ionikos FC.However, in January 2009, he switched to Cyprus and AEK Larnaca FC, reuniting with former Sporting teammate Elpídio Silva; he retired from the game at the end of the season, aged 32.