Sporting to give Trincão a bigger role... but there's bad news too | OneFootball

Sporting will promote Francisco Trincão to team captain, largely to fill the departure of Morten Hjulmand, which is expected next summer. The Danish defensive midfielder was even linked with a possible move during this transfer window, but that ultimately did not materialize.

The information comes from the newspaper Record, which explains that the Lions have already drawn up a plan for the succession of Sporting’s captain. Francisco Trincão has been chosen to replace Hjulmand, and his contract renewal, which is currently under negotiation, also includes this improvement in status within the green and white locker room.

This likely departure of Morten Hjulmand was confirmed by Frederico Varandas, President of Sporting, when he recently stated: “Morten was lost to Italy and I have to say a word to him, because our captain turned down several offers to earn triple and, after a conversation with the board, agreed to stay for more than a year.”

Thus, the Lions are preparing a plan to ensure the transition goes smoothly. The first steps have already been taken, with the purchase of Trincão’s rights from Barcelona—after that, the renewal, including an increase in his release clause, extension of his contract, and salary review for the Portuguese international. Also on the table is his inclusion in the group of captains, which currently includes Hjulmand, Gonçalo Inácio, and Daniel Bragança.

This entry into the group of captains this season already has a purpose, as the green and white management see Francisco Trincão as a symbol of the Lions, and believe he is the right man to replace Hjulmand when the midfielder leaves. Until then, Trincão can learn from the Dane.

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