Francisco Trincão all but out of Sporting | OneFootball

Francisco Trincão is getting closer and closer to leaving Sporting, and the most likely scenario is that he will no longer be part of Rui Borges’ team’s preseason. His departure is expected to be finalized during the player’s vacation period, as he is currently with the National Team at the World Cup.

Everything suggests that the last match played before the Portuguese Cup final, against Torreense, may have been the player’s final one in the Sporting shirt. Both the player and Sporting’s hierarchy believe that his cycle at Alvalade has come to an end, according to the newspaper 'A Bola'.

The player will be entitled to the usual rest period, and it is precisely during that phase that his future is expected to be resolved. The footballer is preparing to bring to a close a four-season spell at Sporting, during which he made 208 appearances, scored 47 goals, provided 51 assists, and won two league titles and one Portuguese Cup.

Although he recently renewed his contract until 2030, the possibility of a transfer has never been off the table. The Premier League remains the player’s preferred destination, with Sporting aiming to receive between 40 and 50 million euros. Milan are also in the race.

The Lions invested a total of 18 million euros to secure full ownership of his rights, after an initial season on loan from Barcelona. Last season, the number 17 once again played a leading role, taking part in 54 matches, with 13 goals and 15 assists.

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