Sporting forced to pay another €1m for player criticised by fans | OneFootball

Sporting will have to pay the Greeks of Panathinaikos another €1 million for Georgios Vagiannidis, after the full-back for the green-and-white side reached a contractual target in the recent match against Tondela (2-2 draw).

The player was substituted by Rui Borges in the 56th minute, thus surpassing the mark of 20 matches with at least 45 minutes on the pitch, a condition that triggers one of the clauses included in the transfer completed at the start of the season.

The Greek international arrived at Alvalade for a base fee of €12 million, to which variables tied to sporting objectives are added, with this being one of the targets now achieved by the 24-year-old defender. The player has a contract valid until 2030 and is protected by an €80 million release clause.

With Iván Fresneda injured, the Greek player has been the first-choice option on the right flank, but he has yet to convince the Club’s fan base at Alvalade. Moreover, the return of Diogo Travassos could push the wing-back out of the Lions’ side.

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