Leonino exclusive: Sotiris Alexandropoulos still troubling Sporting | OneFootball

Fortuna Dusseldorf will not trigger Sotiris Alexandropoulos' purchase clause, Leonino has learned. The Greek midfielder, on loan from Sporting, will return at the end of the season after failing to fully convince the German club’s hierarchy.

The Greek international never managed to establish himself as a key figure in the starting XI of the German second-division side, remaining far from first-choice status. According to what our newspaper has learned, the assessment points to inconsistent performances that are not enough to justify a permanent investment.

The German club’s decision is also linked to the sporting context, as Fortuna Dusseldorf are fighting to avoid relegation to the third division and, as such, they have chosen not to pay the purchase clause valued at €3 million for a player who did not take on a clear leading role.

As a result, the 24-year-old player, who is under contract until 2027, is preparing to return to Sporting, where his future is once again up in the air. The Lions’ hierarchy is now expected to reassess the midfielder’s situation - who gave advice to Georgios Vagiannidis - and may choose either another loan move or look for a permanent solution on the market.

In the current 2025/26 season, Sotiris Alexandropoulos - valued at €1.5 million - has made 18 appearances: 17 in Bundesliga 2 and one in the German Cup.

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