Sporting forward could leave for good, Lions land millions | OneFootball

Rodrigo Ribeiro is very close to continuing his career in Germany on a permanent basis. According to information reported by journalist Florian Plettenberg, Augsburg is preparing to trigger the purchase option included in the loan deal agreed with Sporting.

The 21-year-old forward is on loan at the Bundesliga club until the end of the season and has convinced the German officials during his first few months adapting to German football. The purchase clause was set at €6 million, with an additional percentage of any future sale safeguarded by Sporting.

According to the same source, negotiations with the player are already at a very advanced stage and Rodrigo Ribeiro wants to stay in Germany. At Augsburg, there is satisfaction with the progress shown by the young Portuguese player, who has also had the support of coach Manuel Baum, recently confirmed in the role.

Despite having arrived only in January, Rodrigo Ribeiro has managed to leave a positive impression in Germany. The striker scored two goals in 14 official matches, including a backheel finish that earned praise in the Bundesliga.

Before moving to Germany, the young forward split his minutes between Sporting’s first team and reserve side, in a development path that ultimately opened the doors to one of Europe’s top leagues. If the deal is confirmed, Sporting will secure an immediate financial return while still retaining room to profit in the future from the player’s development.

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