Sporting won't pay over the odds for league winger, pull out | OneFootball

Chiquinho is increasingly unlikely to return to Sporting. The Alverca winger was at one point one of the names considered by the Lions' decision-makers to strengthen the attacking flanks, but the process has lost momentum in recent weeks and, at this stage, the former green-and-white player is no longer a priority for the SAD led by Frederico Varandas.

As reported at the beginning of the month, Sporting made exploratory contacts to understand the conditions of a possible move for the 26-year-old player. The possibility gained traction at a time when the Lions were considering several options for the wings, especially given the likely departure of Souleymane Faye and the uncertainty surrounding some members of the attacking unit.

However, the deal proved more complicated than initially expected. Alverca showed no willingness to negotiate below figures considered too high by Sporting's officials and set the player's price between six and 10 million euros, a fee that ultimately pushed the green-and-whites out of the race.

Although a return to Alcochete was considered, the truth is that the scenario lost momentum and Sporting turned their attention to other targets. The Lions' structure remains in the market looking for solutions for the wings, but is prioritizing players with different characteristics or more favorable financial terms.

Even so, Chiquinho could still be the subject of a multi-million euro transfer this summer. Signed on a free transfer by Alverca in 2025, the winger has significantly increased in value and is attracting interest from several clubs. There is, however, one important detail: Wolverhampton retained 40% of the player's economic rights, which means a future sale would also bring the English club a profit.

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