Why Sporting and Trincão’s contract talks are stalled is clear | OneFootball

The process of renewing Francisco Trincão's contract with Sporting has once again been 'put on hold.' After a period of several advances and setbacks, the matter remains at a standstill, with the main reason being the salary demands of the Portuguese international.

The information is being reported by the newspaper A Bola, which states that, despite this, both parties remain optimistic at this stage about reaching an agreement soon. The Lions want the winger to stay at Alvalade until 2030, and the player himself shares this intention.

For now, Trincão is under contract with Sporting until 2027, and everyone wants it to be extended by another three years, but there is still no agreement regarding salaries. The same source reveals that the proposed salary increase continues to keep the club’s management and the player apart, at a time when negotiations have already dragged on for some time.

Although the parties have not yet reached a final figure, it is clear that Sporting’s board will place Trincão at the top of the squad’s salary cap—he is already one of the highest-paid players on the team. Besides the salary, other perks are included in the renewal, such as the captain’s armband.

As soon as Morten Hjulmand leaves Sporting—something expected at the end of the current season—the 'number 17' will take over the role currently held by the Danish international. Furthermore, the number 10 shirt is also likely to be his, although this season it belongs to Geny Catamo; and the release clause may also be increased (currently set at €80 million).

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Francisco Trincão—valued at 35 million euros—has made 17 appearances. The Portuguese international forward has started in almost every official match. So far, he has recorded seven goals and three assists.

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