Sporting still keen on Sergio Arribas, player has made up his mind | OneFootball

Sporting are already preparing for next season and have Sergio Arribas of Almería on their radar. The 24-year-old Spanish playmaker has been monitored by the Lions since the winter transfer window and continues to be followed closely by the club’s structure. The board are maintaining informal contacts with the player’s representatives, but have not yet moved on to direct negotiations with the Andalusian club.

Arribas himself is aware of the interest and views the possibility of continuing his career in Portugal positively. The Spain youth international believes Sporting could be a platform to develop and make the leap in Europe, much like what happened with Luis Suárez, his former teammate at Almería. The player has 18 goals and six assists in 32 matches and leads the scoring charts in Spain’s second division, where Almería sit in third place.

Under contract until 2029, with 50% of his economic rights still owned by Real Madrid, Sergio Arribas is also attracting interest from clubs such as Roma, Como, Ajax and a Premier League side. For now, Sporting are looking to work on the deal behind the scenes, in a strategy similar to the one they used to secure Luis Suárez.

A key figure for Almería in 2025/26, Arribas has been told he may leave at the end of the season. There is an understanding between the player and the club to facilitate a transfer in the summer window if a suitable offer arrives. Protected by a €40 million release clause, the Real Madrid academy product wants to return to the biggest stages. In Spain, his style of play and ability to operate in several attacking positions have led to comparisons with Pote.

This season for Almería, Sergio Arribas – valued at €15 million – has made 32 appearances: 31 in Spain’s second division and one in the Copa del Rey. In total, across the 2,592 minutes he has been on the pitch, the winger has scored 18 goals and provided six assists.

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