Club World Cup may spark exits! Sporting eye millions, Rui Borges stuck | OneFootball

Sporting could have three centre-backs in the shop window at the next World Cup and is willing to negotiate all of them if suitable offers come in. Ousmane Diomande, Gonçalo Inácio and Zeno Debast are expected to feature in the tournament, which could further increase their market value.

Diomande, a Côte d’Ivoire international, is currently the most valuable centre-back in Sporting’s squad. Valued at around €45 million, the defender has attracted interest mainly from the Premier League. Last summer, Crystal Palace even considered an offer in the region of €55 million, while Newcastle and Manchester United also monitored the player’s progress. The Ivorian is under contract until 2030 and has an €80 million release clause.

Gonçalo Inácio is another name regularly linked with Europe’s top leagues. The Portugal international, valued at around €40 million, has already been associated with clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund. With 251 appearances for Sporting and a contract until 2030, the defender has a release clause set at €60 million and could gain even more visibility if he stands out at the World Cup.

Zeno Debast is now becoming a more prominent part of this equation. Signed from Anderlecht in the summer of 2024 for €15.5 million, the Belgium international is under contract until 2029 and has an €80 million release clause. Valued at around €30 million, he recently stood out by scoring for Belgium and has qualities highly valued by the market, such as passing ability and long-range shooting.

Outside this scenario is Eduardo Quaresma. The 24-year-old Portuguese centre-back is in talks to renew his contract and is seen as a player whose continuity is assured. If departures in central defence are confirmed, Sporting plans to strengthen the position, adjusting the squad to market movements.

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