Exclusive Leonino – Sporting starter’s fatigue worries Rui Borges and co | OneFootball

Rui Borges and the rest of Sporting's technical team are concerned about Francisco Trincão, according to Leonino. The player's physical wear and tear is noticeable, and the green and white structure fears that their undisputed starter will 'burn out' after being called up for the national team.

As our newspaper has found out, the 25-year-old Portuguese international shows a high level of wear and tear, despite the 2025/26 season still being in its embryonic stage, due to the minutes of play he is subjected to. As such, the high-ranking green and white figures are highly concerned about the player's physical condition.

They see their creative player as an essential element of the lions in their offensive maneuver, even being considered as an undisputed starter, with the forward's performances being decisive for the football played by the lions.

As an example of his importance, the green and white SAD intends to extend the contract with their 'number 17', similar to what they did with Pote. As factors to convince the athlete, the Club intends to offer a salary increase, a new termination clause pointed at 100 million euros, and entry into the group of team captains.

This season, with the Sporting jersey, Francisco Trincão - valued at 35 million euros - has played 11 matches. At the start of this season, the Portuguese international forward has started in all official games, where he has already recorded five goals and three assists.

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