Leonino exclusive: if Suárez leaves, Sporting know replacement cost | OneFootball

The possible departure of Luis Suárez from Sporting could force the club’s SAD to react, in order to secure an alternative capable of maintaining the attacking unit’s competitive level. Although the Colombian is considered an important player, the transfer scenario has not been completely ruled out given outside interest, Leonino has learned.

If the striker leaves Alvalade, Sporting will be willing to invest significantly in signing a replacement. According to what our newspaper has learned, the figures involved could come close to €40 million. The priority will be to secure a player already used to high levels of demand and capable of making an immediate impact on the team.

The club’s hierarchy believes it cannot afford to lose attacking power, so the choice of any potential signing will be made carefully and in line with Rui Borges’ needs. The idea is to find a profile similar to the Colombian’s, both in terms of mobility and finishing ability.

Despite this scenario, within the Club there remains a conviction that the 28-year-old attacker is a valuable asset and that keeping him is the preferred outcome. Even so, the market could force Sporting to act quickly and spend heavily should an offer too good to refuse arrive.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Luis Suárez – valued at €30 million – made 53 appearances: 32 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 12 in the Champions League, seven in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and another in the Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup. In the 4,367 minutes he was on the pitch, the centre-forward scored 38 goals and provided seven assists.

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