Al Ahli seek discount on Trincão, Sporting have replied | OneFootball

Al Ahli remain keen on signing Francisco Trincão, but Sporting have no intention of making the Portuguese international’s departure easy. Sporting’s board remains intent on bringing in between €50 million and €60 million to let the winger leave in this summer transfer window.

According to newspaper A Bola, . The first approach, worth around €45 million, ultimately failed to meet the demands of the board led by Frederico Varandas.

Negotiations are ongoing, although at a less intense pace than the talks between Sporting and Atlético Madrid over Morten Hjulmand. Even so, Al Ahli’s interest remains firm, even after the recent signing of attacking midfielder Eduard Spertsyan from Krasnodar.

Francisco Trincão recently renewed his contract with Sporting until 2030 and remains protected by a €60 million release clause. Despite pressure from the Saudi club, the Lions do not intend to give up the figures they have set to authorize the departure of one of the key players in Rui Borges’ squad.

In the last 2025/26 season, Francisco Trincão - valued at €40 million - played a decisive role in the Sporting team, making 54 appearances and posting the best numbers of his career, with 13 goals and 15 assists.

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