New left-footed centre-back set to join Sporting on loan | OneFootball

Djibril Gueye is indeed set to wear the Sporting shirt. The 19-year-old Senegalese centre-back is already in Portugal, and the deal with Leganés has been completed, with the Lions securing the player on loan. The deal includes a purchase option set at €4 million.

The defender’s arrival is the result of monitoring that had already been going on for several weeks. The player’s name was added to Sporting’s shortlist back in July, after repeated scouting. Interest intensified after the youngster stood out in a friendly between Sporting and Leganés’ B teams.

Left-footed and standing at 1.95 metres, the footballer has particularly interesting attributes for the centre-back position. Despite his young age, he already had contact with professional Spanish football last season, having been used mostly by Leganés B. The defender went on to represent the first team on three occasions, twice in the Copa del Rey and once in Spain’s second division.

Sporting’s plan is to allow the Senegalese player to continue developing in a demanding competitive environment. Gueye is expected to be linked to both Sporting teams, potentially being used by Tiago Fernandes in the reserve side and coming into Rui Borges’ plans whenever the situation justifies it.

In Spain, he stood out for his physical strength, pace and aerial ability, while also being recognised for his quality on the ball. Now, the centre-back moves to Alvalade with the possibility of turning the loan into a permanent transfer if he convinces Sporting’s hierarchy over the course of the season.

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