Main reason for Ousmane Diomande’s Sporting renewal revealed | OneFootball

Sporting announced last Friday, January 23, the contract renewal of Ousmane Diomande. The Lions extended the defender's contract until 2030, keeping the release clause set at 80 million euros. The agreement with the Ivory Coast international had been in the works for some time and was only dependent on the return of the center-back from the African Cup of Nations, a scenario that has now been confirmed.

The 'number 26', who has won two National Championships and a Portuguese Cup since joining the Alvalade Club, sees his importance in the squad recognized, which includes a significant salary update, reinforces the newspaper O Jogo.

It is worth remembering that Diomande's previous contract was set to end in 2027, but Sporting's management wanted to strengthen contractual protection in light of growing interest from foreign clubs, especially from the Premier League, ensuring greater leverage for the defender's future.

After returning from the African Cup of Nations, the Ivorian international missed the matches against Casa Pia and PSG due to physical issues. However, Diomande is among the squad for Arouca - Sporting, which takes place this Saturday, January 24.

In the current 2025/26 sports season, Ousmane Diomande – valued at 45 million euros – has played 12 matches for Sporting: six in the Liga Portugal Betclic, four in the Champions League, one in the Portuguese Cup, and another in the Super Cup. In total, the center-back has accumulated 947 minutes.

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