Leonino exclusive: Rômulo given a real ultimatum by Sporting’s board | OneFootball

Rômulo's continuity at Alvalade is uncertain. According to our newspaper, in an Exclusive Leonino report, Sporting does not currently intend to activate the purchase option for the defender. However, the management has set a final deadline, giving the athlete the opportunity to prove his worth until the official end of the season.

The green and white SAD officials are closely monitoring the daily performance of the central defender. Factors such as tactical adaptation, intensity in duels, and response capability weigh in the evaluation. Currently, the investment of 4 million euros to acquire the pass from Atlético Mineiro is practically out of the Club's immediate plans.

The Brazilian player has already been informed about this demanding situation. Sporting's structure was clear in the message conveyed, emphasizing that the coming months will be absolutely decisive in defining the young player's professional future in Portugal. It is now up to the star to work to the limits to reverse the trend and secure his place in the squad.

Despite the management's hesitations, Rômulo has been frequently called up by Rui Borges to the main Sporting team. The number 49 even accumulated minutes in the Liga Portugal Betclic and the League Cup, but the performances have not yet fully convinced the technical team regarding his quality.

This sporting season with the Sporting jersey, Rómulo Júnior – valued at 500 thousand euros - has played nine matches for the secondary team and two for the main team, totaling 701 minutes, still without any goals or assists.

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