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Exclusive Leonino - Frederico Varandas is making efforts to extend the contract of one of Sporting's pillars

The interest of several European giants may complicate the renewal of Ousmane Diomande. Our newspaper reveals, in this Exclusive Leonino, that Frederico Varandas might be facing unforeseen difficulties in extending the contract of the Ivorian international.

Sporting has been working on the contract renewal of Ousmane Diomande in recent months, in a process also affected by the muscle injury the green and white central defender suffered at the start of the season, which kept him off the field for about two months.

However, the President of Sporting is facing some unforeseen difficulties regarding the renewal of Ousmane Diomande. The Ivorian central defender has attracted the interest of several European giants, which would allow him to compete in more competitive leagues.

Nevertheless, Sporting remains confident about the renewal of Ousmane Diomande. The interest from Crystal Palace seems serious at this moment, following the confirmation of Marc Guéhi's departure, but Frederico Varandas believes that the Alvalade club has enough leverage to keep the central defender at Alvalade.

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Ousmane Diomande – valued at 45 million euros – participated in three matches. The Ivorian international central defender started in the Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup, playing 68 minutes against Benfica, and also against Casa Pia, being on the field for 58 minutes before getting injured. He returned in the victory against Paços de Ferreira, where he played 90 minutes.

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