Sergi Altimira signing sets new Sporting record | OneFootball

Sporting set a new investment record in the transfer market by completing the signing of Sergi Altimira, a deal that raises the club’s total fixed spending for the 2026/27 season to €79.8 million. The 24-year-old Spanish midfielder arrives from Betis in a transfer worth €18 million, which could rise to €20 million depending on objectives.

After a fresh push in recent hours, the Lions’ hierarchy, led by Frederico Varandas, managed to seal the agreement with the Andalusian club, thus securing the final piece needed to strengthen the midfield. The player — who was praised by Beto Pimparel — is expected to travel to Lisbon in the coming days.

Leipzig also showed interest in the Spanish international and even met with the player in May, but did not submit a formal offer to Betis. Faced with Sporting’s persistence, having already tried to sign him for lower amounts, the Spanish club eventually accepted the Lions’ second approach.

Altimira’s arrival concludes Sporting’s midfield planning for this transfer window, following the signings of Silas Andersen, Pedro Lima and Doumbia. João Palhinha had at one stage been the priority target for the position, but difficulties in negotiations with Bayern Munich led the club to fully commit to the Catalan midfielder.

Sporting are also preparing a number of significant departures from the squad. Among them is the likely transfer of Morten Hjulmand, the Lions’ captain, who is expected to leave Alvalade for around €40 million, in a process that has already led the club to anticipate his replacement in midfield.

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