Sporting save a fortune as their big earners head out | OneFootball

Sporting continues to reshape the squad for the new season and, in addition to the millions brought in through transfers, the SAD led by Frederico Varandas is preparing a significant reduction in the wage bill. The departures of some of the team’s main figures are freeing up financial room to go after new signings and renew contracts considered a priority.

Among the players already transferred, Francisco Trincão and Morten Hjulmand top the list of the squad’s highest earners. The winger was earning around 3 million euros net per season before moving to Al Ahli, while the former captain was earning more than 2 million euros net per year before his transfer to Atlético de Madrid. Ricardo Mangas, who was on loan at Monza, also no longer represents a wage cost for the Lions.

However, the financial overhaul is not over yet. Pote is very close to joining Al Ittihad, while Ousmane Diomande is still negotiating a move to Nottingham Forest. Both are among the squad’s best-paid players and, if the deals go through, will allow Sporting to reduce wage costs even further.

In total, the Sporting structure is expected to save around 20 million euros gross in wages, an amount that will provide greater investment capacity in this market. The strategy is to channel part of that financial breathing room into new signings, but also to reward players considered key to the team’s future.

Maxi Araújo. In this way, Sporting aims to maintain a competitive core, reward the most important members of the squad, and build a team capable of competing again for the main titles.

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