Sporting strike Moncef Zekri deal with Belgian club for €3.5m | OneFootball

Sporting are very close to securing another player for the future, having reached an agreement with Mechelen for the signing of Moncef Zekri. The Lions could pay €3.5 million, with bonuses potentially added on top.

According to Sacha Tavolieri, the deal for the young Moroccan defender is already at a very advanced stage, considering that the wing-back was left out of the squad for this Sunday’s match against Standard Liège. The 17-year-old’s absence comes precisely at a time when negotiations are said to be in their final stages.

Despite his young age, the Morocco Under-17 international already has senior-level experience. Last season, Moncef Zekri - valued at €4 million - played in 17 matches for Mechelen, showing enough potential to attract Sporting’s interest.

The Lions will be back in action on Saturday, 22 August, against Alverca. The match, part of the third round of Liga Portugal Betclic, against Sérgio Ferreira’s side, will kick off at 8:30pm at the José Alvalade Stadium.

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