Sporting accept €40m to sell Hjulmand | OneFootball

Sporting have already defined part of their strategy for the next transfer window, and the midfield is expected to undergo significant changes. The possible departure of Morten Hjulmand forces the board to look for a new leader for the department, with targets already identified to take on that role.

There is an agreement between Frederico Varandas and the Sporting captain providing for his departure at the end of the season for 40 million euros, according to Record. The 26-year-old Denmark international has a market and is expected to make the step up, although he remains fully focused on finishing the season at Alvalade.

Given this scenario, and according to information gathered by Record, the club’s decision-makers plan to invest in a defensive midfielder capable of making an immediate impact, both on the pitch and in the dressing room. The idea is to find a profile similar to Hjulmand’s, who quickly became a key figure in the team.

However, the changes will not stop there. Sporting also intend to strengthen the midfield with more players of different characteristics, while also anticipating other departures from the squad. One such case is Hidemasa Morita, whose contract is coming to an end and is expected to leave the Club in the summer.

The Japan international is appreciated by Rui Borges, but his desire to embrace a new challenge, combined with his contractual situation, is expected to bring an end to a spell that began in 2022. Morita has already built up an important journey wearing the lion on his chest, with titles won and more than 150 appearances made.

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