Francisco Trincão returns from the World Cup, only to leave Sporting | OneFootball

Francisco Trincão returns to Sporting after his participation in the World Cup, but he may only be passing through Alvalade. The Portuguese international is getting closer and closer to joining Al Ahli, who want to complete the transfer later this week.

According to Record newspaper, the Saudi club, where Rui Pedro Braz serves as sporting director, wants to wrap up the deal quickly so Trincão can join pre-season as soon as possible. The aim is to allow the winger to adapt to his new environment and get to know his teammates before the official start of the season.

Negotiations between the two clubs are continuing to progress and Al Ahli are getting closer to the figures demanded by Sporting’s board. Sporting want to receive a fee close to €50 million, including a fixed amount and add-ons, to authorize the departure of the ‘number 17’.

Although Trincão’s initial priority was a move to one of Europe’s top leagues, the proposal put forward by the Saudis ended up changing the situation. The Portuguese international has a four-season contract waiting for him and a salary around four times higher than what he currently earns at Alvalade.

If the transfer goes through, Rui Borges will lose one of the squad’s main figures. Last season, Trincão was Sporting’s most-used player, racking up more than 4,600 minutes of competitive action and playing a decisive role in the team.

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