Pote's move from Sporting to Al Ittihad sparks confusion: not on the list | OneFootball

The future of Pedro Gonçalves has taken a new turn. At a time when the Sporting midfielder has been linked with Al Ittihad and is waiting for a decision, Abdullah Al-Mishaat, the former CEO of the Saudi club, made a statement that raises doubts about the source of a possible signing.

“Pedro Gonçalves is not on the list of Al-Ittihad’s sporting management. And if he arrives, it will be because of another entity,” said the former official of the Jeddah club, in a statement that goes against the reports that have been linking Pote with the Saudi side.

The Portugal international has been linked with Al Ittihad for practically the entire summer transfer window, with the process mainly depending on the opening up of a foreign-player spot in the squad.The possible departure of Moussa Diaby has been seen as one of the moves capable of unlocking the deal.

Abdullah Al-Mishaat’s reference to “another entity” now introduces a new variable into the matter, although the former executive did not explain whom he was referring to. As such, it remains unclear whether a possible arrival of Pote would be driven directly by Al Ittihad’s sporting structure or not.

While no decision has been made, Pedro Gonçalves continues to work in Alcochete, but without being among Rui Borges’ options for matches. The 'number 8' is under contract with Sporting until 2030 and remains waiting for a solution to leave Alvalade in this transfer window.

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