Leonino exclusive - Vasco Seabra wants Sporting midfielder at Arouca | OneFootball

Arouca are interested in Koba Koindredi, Leonino has learned. Coach Vasco Seabra wants to work with the midfielder again, as he knows the player well from the time they were both at Estoril and sees the 24-year-old footballer as an interesting option to strengthen the midfield next season.

The connection between the two could be an important factor in the talks. The 42-year-old coach appreciates the player’s characteristics, recognizes his technical quality and ability to carry the ball forward, and believes he could bring out the best version of the player again in a setting where he can play a bigger role.

According to what our newspaper has learned, despite Arouca’s interest, Sporting’s preferred scenario is not a loan. The Lions’ SAD want to find a definitive solution for the Frenchman, with the priority being a permanent transfer that would allow them to recover part of the investment made when signing the player from Valencia in January 2024.

Sporting’s stance ends up making a possible move to Arouca more difficult. The club from Serra da Freita would welcome the player’s arrival, but do not have the financial capacity to move forward with a permanent signing.

In 2025/26, Koba Koindredi – valued at 3 million eurosdid not trigger the purchase option. Overall, the midfielder played 1,537 minutes in 40 matches, scoring two goals and providing one assist.

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