Sporting star learns he won't start away at Napoli | OneFootball

Ousmane Diomande already knows he will start the Napoli - Sporting match on the bench. The player will be part of Rui Borges' squad for the Lions' trip to Italy, but he is only expected to play a few minutes in the match, as the coaching staff intends to manage his return.

The newspaper Record reports in its edition this Monday, September 29, that the player is among those available, but he will not be a starter, after being away from the field and Rui Borges' options for two months - who chose to leave the defender out of the Estoril - Sporting selections.

Furthermore, Ousmane Diomande is expected to be one of the next players to renew with Sporting, but for that, the Lions know they will need to double the Ivorian's salary. The center-back's agents have already been in Lisbon to discuss all the details.

Rui Borges' protégé currently earns 400 thousand euros net annually - meaning 800 thousand with taxes. With the salary increase, Sporting aims to secure the player, who was very close to leaving Alvalade for Crystal Palace in the last transfer window. Nevertheless, the release clause is expected to remain at 80M.

This season, wearing the Sporting jersey, Ousmane Diomande – valued at 45 million euros – has participated in two matches. The Ivory Coast international center-back started in the Cândido de Oliveira Super Cup, playing 68 minutes against Benfica, and also against Casa Pia, being on the field for 58 minutes before getting injured.

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