Official: Diomande signs new Sporting deal, standout detail revealed | OneFootball

About to complete three seasons with Sporting, Ousmane Diomande will continue in green and white. The Alvalade Club has officially announced the contract renewal of the central defender until 2030, but what stands out is that the release clause remains at 80 million euros.

"I am very happy. Sporting is a truly great club, not only in Portugal but worldwide. There are good people at the Club, I feel at home, and that's why I felt it was the right decision," said the player after signing the new contract, in statements to the club's official media, also ensuring that he will "work hard to help the Club."

At the time of the official announcement, the Ivorian international was accompanied by his parents and brother in the locker room of the José Alvalade Stadium. Together, they watched a video with messages of support and praise sent by fans. "It was very good to hear everything they said about me. It gives me motivation and more strength for the upcoming games. They were very kind. I am very happy to be here," highlighted the 22-year-old defender.

Ousmane Diomande joined Sporting in the winter market of 2023, then aged 19, coming from Mafra, where he was playing on loan from Midtjylland, Denmark. The adaptation to the top tier was immediate, and since then, he has become a regular fixture in the lion's defensive line. He has surpassed the mark of 100 official games — totaling 113 matches and six goals — and directly participated in the conquest of two Leagues (2023/24 and 2024/25), being included in the ideal eleven of the competition in both cases, as well as a Portuguese Cup in 2024/25.

Among the most memorable moments at the Club, the defender highlighted one in particular: "I think last season, when we achieved the Championship Double, was a very special moment for all Sporting fans", he mentioned, reflecting on the journey that is now entering its fourth season at Alvalade.

"Time flies, but our life [as footballers] is like this. When you play so many games, you don't even realize how time passes. I am very happy to be here, I enjoy every game and every training session with my teammates and I hope to continue like this," he added, showing awareness of the growth achieved and the goals he still intends to reach.

"I feel that I have grown a lot, but also that I still have a lot to improve. I will continue to learn to become a better player. I only think about playing and proving my worth," he continued, reinforcing that he considers Sporting the ideal environment for this evolution. "From the coach to the players and staff, everyone helps. It's easy, as a player, to achieve good performances when you have people like this around you. It makes everything easier," he explained.

With the new contract signed and the season still halfway through, the defender made clear the collective ambition and a message for the fans. "Like the Sporting fans, we want to be champions again. We will fight and give everything until the end of the season," guaranteed Ousmane Diomande, extending his connection to the project led by Rui Borges.

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