Leonino
·17 January 2026
Pote’s recurring injuries at Sporting spark market buzz

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·17 January 2026

The successive stoppages of Pote are impacting the planning for the next season. According to our newspaper, in an Exclusive Leonino, the recent medical history of Pedro Gonçalves has cooled the interest of several foreign clubs. Sporting sees the 'sharks' retreating from their intentions to make million-dollar offers for the creative player.
Despite this scenario of business retraction, the administration led by Frederico Varandas faces the situation with serenity. The structure considers the 'number 8' a fundamental and irreplaceable asset in the team's offensive maneuver. The player's stay at Alvalade is viewed positively, ensuring sporting stability for the green and white project.
Pote's physical ordeal has been a constant, depriving him of competitive regularity. However, the recovery is proceeding as planned, and his return to the field is imminent. Sporting's medical department is working to ensure the forward is fit for the decisive Champions League clash against the powerful PSG, scheduled for January 20.
Several European giants have been monitoring the star's situation. Teams like Bayer Leverkusen, Aston Villa, and Manchester United had placed the Portuguese international on their respective lists of potential reinforcements. However, doubts about his current physical condition have led these suitors to put any advances on hold.
This season, playing for Sporting, Pedro Gonçalves - valued at 30 million euros - has played 19 matches. In the 1,484 minutes played, the footballer, who is protected by an 80 million clause until 2030, has already scored 10 goals and assisted his teammates on six occasions.
Last goal by Pote for the lions:
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