With Luis Suárez upset, Sporting still expect a twist by deadline | OneFootball

Sporting remain convinced that Luis Suárez will stay at Alvalade this season. Despite the rumours surrounding the Colombian forward, the club’s board believes the close of the transfer window will also help stabilise the mindset of the “number 97”.

According to the newspaper A Bola, no offer has so far been made for the 28-year-old player, and the Lions are not even considering alternatives for his position. Mohamed Touré, the Australian Norwich striker recently linked with Sporting, is therefore not being worked on as a possible successor.

Luis Suárez returned to training later after taking part in the World Cup and lost his starting spot to Fotis Ioannidis at the beginning of this season. The Colombian racked up 63 appearances and 4,974 minutes between Sporting and the national team last season, having had little time to rest over the summer.

The striker’s current situation has also been marked by some controversy and boos from part of the fanbase. Rui Borges, however, has publicly played down the situation and reiterated his confidence in the player, including when asked about the frequent religious messages shared on social media.

This Monday, Suárez turned to the Bible again: “The Lord is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? Psalm 27:1 NLT”. The striker is under contract until 2030 and is protected by an €80 million release clause.

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