Barcelona looking to hijack Gonçalo Inácio transfer. Sporting doing everything to keep their star defender
A thrilling battle awaits us on the transfer market.
Details: According to Diario Sport, 24-year-old Portuguese central defender Gonçalo Inácio of Sporting has caught the serious attention of Barcelona, whose interest in the player is growing stronger by the day.
In Lisbon, they fully realize that keeping hold of the player will be tough—especially since his current contract with Sporting runs until 2027. That's why the club is ready to offer him a new, improved deal until 2030, including a release clause set at €80 million.
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Negotiations for the new contract between Sporting and Inácio are expected to begin soon.
Gonçalo Inácio is a product of the Sporting academy. He made the tough climb from the youth ranks to the senior team, where he was promoted in 2020.
In total, Inácio has played 224 matches for Sporting, scoring 21 goals and providing 14 assists. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is estimated at €45 million.
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