Biel heading to Al Taawon, Sporting's 'problem' remains | OneFootball

Biel, who was signed exactly one year ago, is preparing to start a new chapter, this time in Saudi Arabia, while maintaining his contractual ties to Sporting. The 24-year-old Brazilian winger had a discreet spell at Alvalade and, in the summer, went on loan to Atlético Mineiro in Brazil, a club that has since announced the player's departure just days before the start of the Brazilian championship.

The player has been granted permission to travel to Saudi Arabia, where he will undergo medical examinations and join the Al Taawon squad, as is now confirmed, but the agreement does not include a purchase option, meaning he will return to Alvalade later. After half a season at Atlético Mineiro, the winger will be loaned out again, despite the initial loan to the Brazilian club being set until June 2026.

At the time he was loaned by Sporting to Atlético Mineiro last summer, a mandatory purchase clause worth 7 million euros was established, provided the player participated in 33.3% of the possible matches. Given his performance and limited use by Sampaoli, the Brazilian club decided to release the player. In turn, Sporting’s board would only accept Biel’s return if an immediate solution for the Brazilian was secured, as he is also not part of Rui Borges’ plans.

In this regard, as previously reported by our newspaper, in an Exclusive Leonino, the Alvalade club does not count on the player; therefore, they are finalizing a new placement for the footballer from Maracanaú, with a loan to a Saudi Arabian club until the end of the season.

After 24 appearances for Atlético Mineiro, Biel recorded just one goal and two assists to his name. The 24-year-old was on the pitch for only 745 minutes, during which he was never able to win over the fans.

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