Franco Israel gets bad news, ex-Sporting has season to forget | OneFootball

Franco Israel is set to leave Torino at the end of the season, after a spell that fell short of expectations. The goalkeeper left Sporting last summer in a deal worth around €4 million, with the prospect of becoming the first-choice keeper, something that never materialised.

The information was reported by journalist Nicolò Schira, who says the Uruguayan international is now looking for a team where he can play more regularly. Despite still having a contract valid for two more seasons, his recent lack of game time appears to have been decisive in his decision.

The keeper even started the season as first choice, playing the full 90 minutes in the opening Serie A matchdays, but an injury ended up halting that positive momentum. When he returned, he still had a few opportunities, but lost his place to Alberto Paleari, who took over in goal and never gave up the spot.

Since then, the goalkeeper - who spoke about Francisco Trincão’s contract renewal - has not played again in 2026, and has also been left out of the plans of the national team coached by Marcelo Bielsa. The lack of minutes has hurt his place in recent call-ups and could even rule him out of the 2026 World Cup.

In the current 2025/26 season, wearing the Torino shirt, Franco Israel – valued at €3 million – has made 10 appearances: nine in Serie A and one in the Coppa Italia.

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