Diomande set to play for Sporting again, still in line for a 'bonus' | OneFootball

Ousmane Diomande is expected to return to the pitch against Paços de Ferreira, for the Portuguese Cup. October is marked as the month of the Sporting center-back’s return to competition, as well as the final stage of his contract renewal.

According to information reported by the newspaper A Bola, the Ivorian will extend his connection with the Alvalade club for another three years. Diomande is currently under contract until 2027 and will extend it until 2030, also receiving a salary adjustment.

The release clause will remain at 80 million euros, but the center-back will now earn a salary more in line with the impact he has had in Sporting’s squad since he was signed from Midtjylland in the 2022/23 winter transfer window.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Ousmane Diomande – valued at 45 million euros – has played in two matches. The Ivory Coast international started in the Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup, playing 68 minutes against Benfica, and also against Casa Pia, being on the field for 58 minutes before getting injured.

The match, part of the third round of the Portuguese Cup, against the team led by Filipe Cândido, will be played at Estádio Capital do Móvel at 8:15 p.m.

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