Tomás da Cunha says Sporting's move for Zalazar is overpriced | OneFootball

Sporting’s signing of Rodrigo Zalazar continues to generate analysis and debate, mainly because of the figures involved in the transfer of the Uruguayan midfielder from Braga. For Tomás da Cunha, Sporting’s investment should be viewed from a purely sporting perspective and not as an operation aimed at future resale value.

“It makes no sense to talk about Zalazar in terms of resale, even if the deal is overvalued, like almost all domestic signings,” said the sports commentator, arguing that the Uruguayan international is clearly a bet on immediate performance over the coming seasons.

In the analyst’s view, the Lions are signing a player ready to make a direct impact on Rui Borges’ team, especially because of his ability to play in different attacking areas and his consistent output in goals and assists. “He is a Sporting signing for three or four seasons. He is worth it for his versatility and considerable attacking output”, he noted.

Tomás da Cunha also believes the new signing answers an obvious need in Sporting’s squad, especially in the positions supporting the centre-forward. “It is clear that Sporting needed to add quality and depth in those positions, especially because of Pote’s physical inconsistency”, he said, referring to Pedro Gonçalves.

The commentator also believes Zalazar offers different qualities from Sporting’s other attacking options and could be particularly useful in more demanding competitive contexts. “He brings a different profile, one that can add something in big games and in Europe”, he concluded.

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