Rui Borges gives player up for lost, but Sporting set to bank €20m | OneFootball

Sporting are already starting to plan for next season, and everything indicates that Alisson Santos will not be part of the squad. Napoli are determined to move forward with the winger’s permanent signing, showing full confidence in his performances since arriving in Italy.

The Sporting SAD already sees this scenario as virtually settled, with Rui Borges also preparing for the future without the 23-year-old player. The Italians are expected to trigger the purchase option set at €16.5 million, a figure which, added to the €3.5 million paid for the loan, will take the deal to €20 million.

Since joining the Italian champions in the winter transfer window, the winger has made a strong impression. In just a few months, he has already scored two goals in seven matches, earning his place in the team and convincing the club’s hierarchy to move ahead with a permanent transfer.

Napoli’s move is no coincidence, since the initial investment in the loan already made clear the intention to secure the player on a permanent basis. His consistent performances and attacking impact have only strengthened that belief, making the decision practically irreversible even before the end of the season.

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