Diogo Travassos is leaving Sporting... for good | OneFootball

Rodrigo Zalazar is getting closer and closer to joining Sporting. Frederico Varandas and António Salvador have finalized the last details of a deal worth €30 million, with Diogo Travassos heading to Braga in a separate transfer. The wing-back is expected to bring in €7 million for the Lions.

Meanwhile, the Uruguay international has already made it clear that he wants to take the next step in his career and move to a club with different competitive ambitions. Braga showed openness to negotiating, but remained firm on the asking price to release one of the most influential players in the squad.

During the talks, Sporting tried to reduce the transfer fee by including some assets, and Diogo Travassos ended up pleasing Braga’s officials. The right-back, who was on loan at Moreirense, is now expected to continue his career in Minho.

At Alvalade, Rodrigo Zalazar’s arrival could come before important changes. Pedro Gonçalves and Geny Catamo continue to attract interest on the market and could bring in significant funds, while Francisco Trincão and Luis Suárez are, for now, seen as harder players to lose. Geovany Quenda, meanwhile, is set to play for Chelsea.

This season, Diogo Travassos - valued at €4 million - was loaned out by Sporting in order to gain more competitive rhythm. At Moreira de Cónegos, he has already made 28 appearances, playing 2,348 minutes, in which he has scored five goals and provided three assists.

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