Yaimar Medina tipped as a possible fix at left-back for Sporting | OneFootball

Sporting continue to look for a solution to strengthen the left-back position and have Yaimar Medina listed as one of the options under consideration. The Ecuador international, who currently plays for Genk, is liked by Sporting’s decision-makers and is one of the names being assessed for the defensive flank.

However, signing the player could require a significant investment from the Alvalade club. The Belgian club are asking for between €10 million and €12 million for the player’s transfer, while the left-back is also attracting interest from other European clubs, according to 'MaisFutebol'.

At 21, the Ecuadorian already has international experience and featured at the last World Cup for his national team. Medina played in one match in the tournament, having been used in the 2-0 defeat to Mexico in the round of 32.

, as they look for alternatives to replace Ricardo Mangas. Medina is currently in his second season at Genk, after coming through the ranks at Independiente del Valle.

In the 2025/26 season, wearing the Genk shirt, Yaimar Medina - valued at €4 million - featured in 27 Belgian League matches, 12 Europa League games and one Belgian Cup match. In the 2,216 minutes he was on the pitch, the defender scored one goal and provided three assists.

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