Rui Vitória casts doubt over Sporting’s new signing: not ready yet… | OneFootball

Fotis Ioannidis is on his way to Sporting, but Rui Vitória, after Samsunspor - Panathinaikos, did not want to confirm the completion of the deal. After the forward addressed the issue, the former Benfica coach stated that the deal is not yet finalized and preferred to focus on the players he has at his disposal.

"In this specific case, I don't want to talk about Ioannidis because I don't like to talk about what is not finalized", said Rui Vitória, questioning whether the deal between Sporting and Panathinaikos for the striker is closed. However, it seems that the transfer will indeed take place.

"In general, I can say that we made the transfers we wanted and I am very satisfied with the young players who have arrived. Everyone wants to play at the highest level and win titles. I believe that at this moment I can make two teams of great quality", concluded Rui Vitória, showing himself pleased with the athletes at his disposal.

Regarding Fotis Ioannidis, Sporting should pay something like 22 million euros fixed, plus 3 depending on the achievement of certain individual and collective goals. The lions also leave in the hands of Panathinaikos a percentage of a significant future profit.

In the last season of 2024/25, while playing for Panathinaikos, Fotis Ioannidis - valued at 15 million euros - had numbers below expectations. In 42 matches played, the forward scored on 11 occasions and signed two assists. This season, he has played four games without any contribution to a goal.

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