Sporting not messing about, wage cap set for Francisco Trincão | OneFootball

Francisco Trincão is one of the next players on Sporting's renewal list. After Pedro Gonçalves, the 'number 17' dossier also progressed, but it is currently on hold and is expected to return to the green and white structure's agenda in the coming days, with an urgent matter to resolve.

When discussing the extension of the Portuguese international's contract, it becomes clear that this agreement will address the salary issue of Rui Borges' starter, who is already one of the highest-paid in the squad. However, the newspaper A Bola reveals that the Lions already have a salary cap in mind for Trincão.

Thus, not only the salary but the player's status will place him at the top of Sporting's team hierarchy, especially regarding the earnings. The winger's new contract is expected to be for an additional three years, from 2027 to 2030, with the release clause increasing from 80 million euros to 100M - the highest level at Alvalade, where Fotis Ioannidis also stands.

with the captain's armband to be handed to him upon Morten Hjulmand's departure, which is expected to happen in the summer of 2026.

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Francisco Trincão - valued at 35 million euros - has played 11 matches. At the start of the season, the Portuguese international forward was a starter in all official games, where he has already recorded five goals and three assists.

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