Saudi transfer window shuts, Sporting starter stays at Alvalade | OneFootball

At the close of registration, Al Ittihad intended to sign Gonçalo Inácio, but Sporting's inflexibility regarding their key players – they only leave for the release clause, and in the defender's case, it's 60 million euros. What is certain is that the market in Saudi Arabia has closed and the player remains at Alvalade.

Gonçalo Inácio has a contract with the green and white emblem, valid until June 2027 and is a crucial piece in Rui Borges' team, but the Arab interest could complicate matters, as the 'number 25' of the Alvalade Club was highly sought after in the Middle East.

The central defender is well-regarded in the main European championships and has never hidden his desire to continue his career in the Premier League. However, foreign approaches are not dismissed by the player, who will certainly be among Sporting's potential deals in the upcoming transfer windows.

The 24-year-old Portuguese international has also been attracting interest from a European giant. There are also rumors that Barcelona is keeping an eye on the athlete, and may even present an offer that could see the defender playing for the Blaugrana at the start of the 2026/27 season.

At the start of the 2025/26 season, Gonçalo Inácio - valued at 45 million euros - is one of the ever-presents in the Sporting team. The green and white central defender has accumulated 450 minutes in five games, where he has already managed to make two assists for goals.

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