Surprise! Lage left behind as Pote nears Sporting exit | OneFootball

Pote’s future is increasingly far from Alvalade. Although everything pointed to the Portuguese international joining Al Diriyah, the club managed by Bruno Lage, an unexpected twist emerged in the last few hours that completely changed the course of the negotiations.

. The deal is expected to be completed by the end of the week, leaving Al Diriyah behind in the race for the player.

Given this scenario, it is increasingly likely that Pote will not even travel with the Sporting squad to the Algarve, where Sporting will play their final pre-season test against Nottingham Forest. The attacking midfielder’s absence could be a strong sign that the transfer is practically sealed.

If the departure is confirmed, the SAD led by Frederico Varandas will pocket around €30 million, but will lose one of the most outstanding players of the last decade. Since arriving at Alvalade, Pote has played a decisive role in several titles won by the green and whites.

Now, all that remains is to wait for the next few days to find out the outcome of the process. Expectations are high and everything indicates that Pote’s future really does lie in Saudi Arabia, although no longer alongside Bruno Lage, in a twist that promises to shape this summer transfer window.

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