Al Ahli seek lower fee for Trincão, Sporting have replied | OneFootball

Al Ahli remain determined to sign Francisco Trincão, but Sporting have no intention of making the Portuguese international’s departure easy. Sporting’s board remains intent on bringing in a fee of between €50 million and €60 million to let the winger leave in this summer transfer window.

According to newspaper A Bola, . The first approach, worth around €45 million, ended up falling short of the demands of the board led by Frederico Varandas.

Negotiations are ongoing, although at a slower pace than the talks between Sporting and Atlético Madrid over Morten Hjulmand. Even so, Al Ahli’s interest remains strong, even after the recent signing of attacking midfielder Eduard Spertsyan from Krasnodar.

Francisco Trincão recently renewed his contract with Sporting until 2030 and remains protected by a €60 million release clause. Despite pressure from the Saudi club, the Lions do not intend to give up the figures they have set to authorize the departure of one of Rui Borges’ key players.

In the last 2025/26 sporting season, Francisco Trincão - - played a decisive role in the Sporting team, making 54 appearances and posting the best numbers of his career, with 13 goals and 15 assists.

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