Sporting’s struggles revealed with Rui Borges’ key man | OneFootball

Francisco Trincão is untouchable for Rui Borges and Sporting wants to renew, but negotiations have been stalled for a few days

After all, Francisco Trincão's contract renewal with Sporting is at a standstill. The Lions want to extend the contract of the Portuguese international winger, who is in the best form of his career and is indispensable in Rui Borges’ plans, the green and white coach.

According to recent reports, the agreement between both parties was said to be finalized and the forward was only waiting for official confirmation. However, the newspaper A Bola reports that the process "has slowed down in recent days."

The same source assures that Sporting’s goal is clear: to add three more years to Trincão’s contract—which currently ends in 2027—with the number 17 already promised the captain’s armband in the near future, after the possible departure of Morten Hjulmand.

The release clause is set at 80 million euros, but could be negotiated up to 100M. The salary increase will be discussed, since Trincão is already one of the highest paid players in Rui Borges’ squad, earning around 2 million euros per year.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Francisco Trincão—valued at 35 million euros—has played eight matches. At the start of the season, the Portuguese international forward started every official game, where he has already recorded five goals and three assists.

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