Varandas doesn't forgive! Luis Suárez may have to apologise to Sporting | OneFootball

Sporting will wait for the outcome of this Sunday’s elections at Fenerbahçe before deciding the next steps regarding the Luis Suárez case. Frederico Varandas is said to have been displeased by the whole situation surrounding the Colombian forward and may demand an apology if the transfer to the Turkish club does not go through.

According to Correio da Manhã, the Sporting president believes that the 'number 97' is being influenced by agents in this process, but he has not hidden his dissatisfaction with the alleged pre-agreement reached between the player and Hakan Safi, one of the candidates for the presidency of the Istanbul club.

According to CM, Sporting’s strategy will be similar to the one used in Viktor Gyökeres’ case last summer. At the time, Frederico Varandas admitted that situations of this kind could be handled internally: "We are calm. Everything is resolved when the transfer window closes, with a heavy fine and an apology to the group," the official said in July 2025.

As for a possible transfer, the Lions remain uncompromising. Sporting do not intend to give up a single cent of the €80 million release clause and will also not accept any kind of instalment payment plan for Luis Suárez. Sporting’s SAD wants to receive the full amount in a single payment.

Meanwhile, Hakan Safi added fuel to the controversy again during a General Assembly held this Saturday. Alongside Paolo Maldini, the former Italian football legend, the candidate once again claimed to have three signings secured for Fenerbahçe. In addition to Luis Suárez, the Turkish businessman named Merih Demiral, currently at Al-Ahli, and Mason Greenwood, who plays for Marseille.

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