Ekrem Konur says Sporting to hand three-year deal to international player | OneFootball

Gonçalo Inácio is close to renewing his contract with Sporting. Extending the Portuguese international’s deal is a goal of the board led by Frederico Varandas, aiming to shield the Lions’ center-back from the interest of major European clubs.

According to information released by Ekrem Konur—a Turkish journalist specializing in transfer market news—Sporting intends to extend the left-footed defender’s contract by another three seasons: from 2027 to 2030.

The same source once again mentions a strong interest from Manchester United, Liverpool, and Barcelona, but Sporting is determined to keep the player beyond 2027, maintaining direct contact with Gonçalo Inácio and the agents of the ‘number 25’.

The Catalans are reportedly the club most interested in Inácio, as the center-back is seen as having the “ideal profile” for Barça’s style of play, thanks to his great technique and quality on the ball.

At the start of the 2025/26 season, Gonçalo Inácio—valued at 45 million euros—is the only ever-present player in the Sporting squad. The green and white center-back is also a threat in front of goal.

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