Leonino exclusive: Sporting unsure about triggering €4m clause for loanee | OneFootball

The future of Rayan Lucas at Sporting remains uncertain. According to information gathered by our newspaper, the club's SAD has not yet made a final decision regarding the activation of the purchase clause agreed upon with Flamengo.

On the table is a figure in the region of 4 million euros, an amount considered significant given the playing time the Brazilian midfielder has had with the first team. The 21-year-old player has not had opportunities with the A team and, internally, there are doubts as to whether the investment is justified.

Even so, the situation is not closed. The club’s management continues to closely monitor the player’s development, assessing his growth potential and possible fit within the squad for next season, in an analysis that combines sporting and financial criteria.

The coming weeks will be decisive for the outcome of the process. As the end of the season approaches, the Lions will decide whether to proceed with the payment of the clause that secures the midfielder permanently or to let the player return to Brazil.

In the current 2025/26 sports season, Rayan Lucas – valued at 400 thousand euros – has made 13 appearances for the Sporting B team and one for the main squad. In total, he has accumulated 839 minutes under João Gião’s management and 13' with Rui Borges.

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