Sporting step up efforts to keep Gonçalo Inácio away from Deco | OneFootball

Sporting is indeed moving forward with the contract renewal of Gonçalo Inácio. Extending the central defender's bond with the Alvalade Club is one of the matters Frederico Varandas has open, as the lions aim to fend off Barcelona and others.

According to the newspaper Sport, Sporting will extend Inácio's contract until 2030 - an additional three years - and increase the Portuguese international's release clause from 60 to 80 million euros, making a potential move to Barcelona more difficult, with Deco keeping a close eye on the defender.

Inácio's ability with the ball, combined with the fact that he is left-footed, appeals to the German coach, who employs a very high defensive line.

However, since Inácio is indispensable to Rui Borges and one of the pillars of Sporting's recent seasons, Frederico Varandas will change the defender's contract, who looks favorably on staying with the green and white stripes.

At the start of the 2025/26 season, Gonçalo Inácio - valued at 45 million euros - is one of the pillars of Sporting. The green and white central defender has accumulated 990 minutes in 11 games, in which he has already managed to make two assists for goals.

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