Hjulmand like Gyokeres? Similar at Sporting, but one detail changes all | OneFootball

The situation involving Morten Hjulmand has been followed closely in Alvalade, especially because of the inevitable comparison with the Viktor Gyokeres case last summer. Even so, there is one “detail” that changes everything, since the Danish midfielder has no intention of taking any confrontational stance against Sporting.

Although there have been talks and a preliminary agreement between Hjulmand and Atlético Madrid over a future contract, the deadlock remains at club level. The Spaniards are said to have submitted an initial offer below the expected amount and are now preparing a new approach in an attempt to reach the figures demanded by Sporting’s SAD.

In Alvalade, the position is relatively clear: Sporting are open to negotiating the captain’s sale, but only in the event of a substantial offer. On the table is a scenario pointing to figures around €40 million fixed, plus bonuses, well below his €80 million release clause.

Contractually, the Dane remains tied to the Lions until 2028 and is seen as one of the key figures in the squad. Since arriving from Lecce in 2023, the midfielder quickly took on a leadership role, building up several seasons of influence in Sporting’s midfield.

Even so, unlike what happened with the Swedish striker, the captain has assured the Club that he will not force a move. The player remains aligned with Sporting’s hierarchy and has promised to respect all set deadlines, making it clear that the final decision will depend exclusively on an agreement between the clubs.

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