A player is saying goodbye to Sporting at the Troféu Cinco Violinos | OneFootball

After all, Pedro Gonçalves may still be able to say goodbye to Sporting’s fans at the Troféu Cinco Violinos. The ‘number 8’ has one final wish in the service of the green and whites and wants his last game to be at the José Alvalade Stadium.

The match against Monaco, scheduled for next Saturday, July 25 (7:30 pm), will then mark the end of Pote’s six-year journey at Sporting. After being left out of Rui Borges’ options for the thrashing of Strasbourg (7-0), he is said to have asked for this opportunity and to get a few minutes on the pitch.

However, after what is also considered the presentation game of the leonine team to its fans, the playmaker will follow in Francisco Trincão’s footsteps and head to Saudi Arabia, with Al Diriyah the club best placed to secure his signing. However, Al Ittihad are also keeping a close eye on the situation.

At Sporting, the expectation is that the deal for the footballer from Vidago will be finalized by next week. At this point, the most likely outcome is that Pote will be coached by Bruno Lage next season and that Sporting’s SAD will receive around €30 million.

During his time at Sporting, Pedro Gonçalves made 243 appearances, scored 80 goals and provided 53 assists, winning three league titles, two League Cups, one Portuguese Cup and one Super Cup. The Lions invested €13.5 million to secure 90% of the player’s rights, meaning Famalicão will be entitled to 10% of the fee from any future transfer.

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