Sporting set Jorge Mendes meeting over Pote heir's new deal | OneFootball

Sporting are determined to hold on to Flávio Gonçalves and are preparing a meeting with Jorge Mendes to discuss increasing the value of the young winger. Despite the interest shown by Almería, the Lions are unwilling to negotiate the player’s sale and intend to review his contract, rewarding the progress he has shown during pre-season.

The 19-year-old, seen as Pote’s heir, has been one of the biggest surprises of Rui Borges’s preparations and has convinced the Sporting hierarchy that he deserves to remain part of the first-team squad. His strong performances in the warm-up matches, especially against Celtic, have further boosted their confidence.

Although the Spanish club has sought information from people close to the player, there is no formal offer on the table. Even so, in Alvalade the position is crystal clear: Flávio Gonçalves is part of the plans for 2026/27 and is not available to leave in this transfer window.

Given this scenario, the SAD led by Frederico Varandas intends to sit down with Jorge Mendes after the close of the transfer window to negotiate improved salary terms for the player, reflecting the growth he has shown.

It should be remembered that Flávio Gonçalves recently renewed with Sporting until 2030, in a deal designed to follow the natural development of a youth academy player. However, the impact he has made this pre-season could speed up that process and lead the Lions to offer him a new, more advantageous contract, according to the newspaper 'A Bola'.

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