Francisco Trincão close to leaving Sporting for 50m, Saudi bound | OneFootball

Francisco Trincão is once again at the center of attention in the transfer market. The Sporting winger is being tipped as the leading candidate to fill the spot left by Riyad Mahrez at Al Ahli, who are looking to strengthen their attack for the new season.

According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, the Asian club has already opened talks with Sporting in an attempt to secure the signing of the Portugal international. The Saudis see the player as the ideal replacement for the 35-year-old Algerian, who recently left the team.

The same source adds that Al Ahli are willing to go up to €50 million to convince the Lions to release one of the squad’s most influential players. Even so, Trincão remains protected by a contract valid until June 2030 and a release clause set at €60 million.

Reports of a possible exit for the 26-year-old winger have intensified in recent weeks, although the player remains focused on international duty with Portugal, who are competing in the World Cup and will face Spain in the round of 16.

In the 2025/26 season, Francisco Trincão - valued at €40 million - played a decisive role for the Lions, making 54 appearances and posting the best numbers of his career, with 13 goals and 15 assists.

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