Sporting could lose Daniel Bragança to Saudi Arabia | OneFootball

Daniel Bragança is getting closer and closer to bringing a 15-year spell with Sporting to an end. The 27-year-old midfielder still has not received any offer to renew his contract and, with only one season left on his deal, a departure in the summer transfer window is becoming increasingly likely.

According to the newspaper A Bola, there have already been exploratory contacts from Saudi Arabia. A Saudi club made informal enquiries to understand the conditions required to move forward with the signing of the Portugal youth international, in a process that is still at an early stage but could gain momentum in the coming weeks.

The possibility of moving to the Middle East is not being taken lightly by the player. Daniel Bragança is aware that he is going through an important stage of his career and knows that this could be his last opportunity to sign a contract capable of guaranteeing him significant financial stability.

The contractual situation is also weighing on the midfielder. Despite his strong emotional connection to Sporting, the 'number 23' has been displeased at still not having received any concrete offer to extend his link with the Club. That lack of progress has ended up opening the door for other possibilities to start gaining strength.

Besides the Saudi option, the Spanish market remains alert to the player’s situation. Valencia are one of the clubs that have been monitoring the process for several months, but the financial reality of the club from the neighbouring country makes a potential move difficult. The Lions are aiming for a fee of between €8 million and €12 million, figures which, at this stage, do not seem compatible with Los Che’s financial capacity.

Despite the various scenarios still on the table, neither Sporting nor Daniel Bragança want to create any conflict. Both parties are trying to find a solution that protects their respective interests, taking into account the player’s long association with the Alvalade club.

Even so, there is one factor worrying Sporting’s board. If the midfielder remains at Alvalade without renewing his contract, he will be free to sign for any club from January 2027 onwards, opening the door to a departure without any financial compensation for Sporting at the end of next season.

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