Sporting put Gonçalo Inácio up for sale, set price for defender | OneFootball

Gonçalo Inácio continues to be monitored by foreign clubs and, although no official offer has arrived yet, clubs from Italy and Saudi Arabia have been seeking information. The defender, who started the first two matchdays, began the match against Alverca (3-1) on the bench.

Sporting are demanding at least €40 million to negotiate the player’s transfer, an amount €20 million below his release clause. Despite the interest from Italian and Saudi clubs, Sporting’s board has still not received any concrete offer for the centre-back.

Rui Borges opted for Zeno Debast and Ibrahima Ba in central defence, also leaving Eduardo Quaresma among the substitutes. A decision that once again fuelled doubts about the situation of the number 25, especially at a time when the transfer window is still open.

After the win, the coach was asked about Inácio’s future and did not want to make any guarantees. “Will Inácio stay? I can’t give guarantees about him or anyone else. A club could come here and trigger the release clause. I’ve already said he was left out for strategic reasons,” the manager explained.

The future of the Portugal international therefore continues to depend on the market’s next moves. For now, Sporting are keeping the player in the squad, but an attractive offer could lead the green-and-white board to consider his departure.

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