Hjulmand’s exit earns Sporting star a generous bonus | OneFootball

The departure of Morten Hjulmand, expected next summer, will lead to the promotion of Francisco Trincão to Sporting’s group of captains. The green and white defensive midfielder was linked with a move elsewhere this summer, but ultimately stayed at Alvalade, as Frederico Varandas recently revealed.

The information comes from the newspaper Record, which explains that the Lions have already drawn up a plan for the succession of Sporting’s captain. Francisco Trincão has been chosen to replace Hjulmand, and his contract renewal, which is currently being discussed, also includes this improvement in status within the green and white dressing room.

The person who confirmed this likely departure of Morten Hjulmand was Frederico Varandas, President of Sporting, when he recently stated: “Morten was lost to Italy and I have to say a word to him, because our captain turned down several offers to earn three times as much and, after a conversation with the board, agreed to stay for more than a year.”

Thus, the Lions are preparing a plan to ensure the transition goes smoothly. The first steps have already been taken, with the purchase of Trincão’s rights from Barcelona – after that, the renewal, which includes an increase in the release clause, an extension of his contract, and a salary review for the Portuguese international. Also on the table is his entry into the group of captains, which currently includes Hjulmand, Gonçalo Inácio, and Daniel Bragança.

This entry into the group of captains this season already has a purpose, since the green and white directors see Francisco Trincão as a symbol of the Lions, and believe he will be the right man to replace Hjulmand when the midfielder leaves. Until then, Trincão can learn from the Dane.

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