Diogo Costa contract talks: club and player yet to agree | OneFootball

The renewal of Diogo Costa is not yet finalized. It cannot be described as a deadlock, since negotiations between the board, the player, and his representatives are ongoing, but there is still no basic agreement and obstacles remain to be resolved. The management led by André Villas-Boas had hoped to secure the captain’s signature by the end of October, which did not happen; when number 99 returns from the national team, there will be new rounds of talks to try to reach a successful conclusion.

Francesco Farioli has already publicly expressed his support for the renewal, and the board has made significant efforts, recently presenting a new proposal aimed at accommodating the player’s interests, which would make him the highest-paid member of the squad. The new contract, as our newspaper previously reported, extends until 2030, three years longer than the current one. The €75 million release clause may be revised downward, but this is considered a secondary matter.

The renewal of Diogo Costa is seen as a club priority, and his continued presence was internally regarded as one of the best moves of the summer transfer window. In a year when the captain’s leadership has stood out, the board’s intention is to recognize the role of number 99 in the team and the club, as well as his dedication and professionalism, by offering him a salary in line with his status.

The talks began in August, when Diogo Costa received the first renewal proposal, and they are ongoing, which indicates that an agreement may be close.

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