Trincão could quadruple wages in Saudi Arabia: Mendes | OneFootball

Francisco Trincão may be living his final days as a Sporting player. The Portugal international is very close to joining Al Ahli in Saudi Arabia, after the club submitted an offer worth around €50 million, including a fixed fee and performance-related bonuses.

According to Record, although Trincão’s priority is to remain in one of Europe’s top leagues, all parties understand that the Saudi offer represents an opportunity that is hard to turn down. In addition to the significant financial boost for Sporting’s SAD, the 26-year-old winger could quadruple the salary he currently earns at Alvalade, rising to around €10 million net per season. The contract on the table runs until 2030.

Anticipating possible interest in the 'number 17', Sporting have already secured Rodrigo Zalazar as a reinforcement for the attacking department. The Uruguay international was signed from Braga for €30 million and is seen by the structure led by Frederico Varandas as Trincão’s natural successor.

The next few hours are expected to be decisive for the outcome of the process, although the player is currently with Portugal at the World Cup. Jorge Mendes is leading the negotiations and could soon complete the winger’s transfer, having returned to Sporting in 2022 and having recorded 208 appearances, 48 goals, 45 assists, two league titles and one Portuguese Cup.

The possible sale would also represent an excellent financial deal for the Lions. After a total investment of €21 million to secure the economic rights of Francisco Trincão from Barcelona, Sporting are preparing to more than double that amount if the transfer to Al Ahli is completed for the figures currently under discussion.

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