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Pedro Gonçalves Transfer from Sporting CP to Al Ittihad
According to A Bola, although Al Ittihad was mentioned as a possible destination for Pedro Gonçalves, the Saudi club is not currently considering pursuing him.
According to A Bola, although Al Ittihad was mentioned as a possible destination for Pedro Gonçalves, the Saudi club is not currently considering pursuing him.
Pedro Gonçalves bade farewell to the fans during the match against Monaco in the Cinco Violinos Trophy at Alvalade on 25 July. Since then, he has only participated in warm-up exercises with the team, training separately for the remainder of the sessions. Rui Borges has stated that there is some concern about a potential injury due to the ongoing negotiations. The negotiations are being managed by agent Jorge Mendes, and according to A BOLA, they are near a successful conclusion. The matter is expected to be finalized this week. Al Ittihad is the leading candidate to sign the Portuguese winger, with only the approval from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) pending. Sporting has set a price for the forward's transfer between €25 and €30 million. His release clause is set at €80M, following a contract extension from the previous year that is valid until 2030.
Pedro Gonçalves bade farewell to the fans during the match against Monaco in the Cinco Violinos Trophy at Alvalade on 25 July. Since then, he has only participated in warm-up exercises with the team, training separately for the remainder of the sessions. Rui Borges has stated that there is some concern about a potential injury due to the ongoing negotiations. The negotiations are being managed by agent Jorge Mendes, and according to A BOLA, they are near a successful conclusion. The matter is expected to be finalized this week. Al Ittihad is the leading candidate to sign the Portuguese winger, with only the approval from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) pending. Sporting has set a price for the forward's transfer between €25 and €30 million. His release clause is set at €80M, following a contract extension from the previous year that is valid until 2030.
Pedro Gonçalves is in an advanced process of leaving Sporting. According to A BOLA, a transfer to Al Ittihad could be finalised during the next week. The player has not been training fully with the squad and has been kept out of matches, because Sporting does not want to risk a possible injury. Rui Borges stated that both Pedro Gonçalves and Daniel Bragança would be welcomed back if they do not find a new club, but such a scenario is said to be almost impossible.
Pedro Gonçalves is in an advanced process of leaving Sporting. According to A BOLA, a transfer to Al Ittihad could be finalised during the next week. The player has not been training fully with the squad and has been kept out of matches, because Sporting does not want to risk a possible injury. Rui Borges stated that both Pedro Gonçalves and Daniel Bragança would be welcomed back if they do not find a new club, but such a scenario is said to be almost impossible.
According to A Bola, negotiations for Pedro Gonçalves to move to Al Ittihad have advanced in recent days, and an agreement is close to being reached. Sporting is expected to receive around €25 million, with the transfer anticipated to be completed by the beginning of next week. In recent weeks, Pedro Gonçalves waited for a proposal from a club with higher European ambitions, but none of the options appealed to him. Al Ittihad is in the leading position to acquire the player.
According to A Bola, negotiations for Pedro Gonçalves to move to Al Ittihad have advanced in recent days, and an agreement is close to being reached. Sporting is expected to receive around €25 million, with the transfer anticipated to be completed by the beginning of next week. In recent weeks, Pedro Gonçalves waited for a proposal from a club with higher European ambitions, but none of the options appealed to him. Al Ittihad is in the leading position to acquire the player.
According to A Bola, the departure of Pedro Gonçalves from Sporting is imminent. The player was left out of the match against Estrasburgo and played in a closed-door match against Portimonense alongside many youth players. Both Sporting and Pedro Gonçalves want to accelerate the process, preferably this week before the club's presentation at Alvalade, or at the latest next week before the league starts. A move to Saudi Arabia is likely, with Al Ittihad cited as a probable destination. Sporting wants to receive around €20 million to €25 million for Pedro Gonçalves.
According to A Bola, the departure of Pedro Gonçalves from Sporting is imminent. The player was left out of the match against Estrasburgo and played in a closed-door match against Portimonense alongside many youth players. Both Sporting and Pedro Gonçalves want to accelerate the process, preferably this week before the club's presentation at Alvalade, or at the latest next week before the league starts. A move to Saudi Arabia is likely, with Al Ittihad cited as a probable destination. Sporting wants to receive around €20 million to €25 million for Pedro Gonçalves.
Pedro Gonçalves is close to leaving for Saudi Arabia, with Al Ittihad and Al Diriyah both very interested. Al Diriyah, which is coached by Bruno Lage, currently has the advantage. Gonçalves has a contract with Sporting until 2030. According to Salary Sport, his total salary is 24 million euros over four seasons. The player's departure would result in an annual saving of €6 million for Sporting.
Pedro Gonçalves is close to leaving for Saudi Arabia, with Al Ittihad and Al Diriyah both very interested. Al Diriyah, which is coached by Bruno Lage, currently has the advantage. Gonçalves has a contract with Sporting until 2030. According to Salary Sport, his total salary is 24 million euros over four seasons. The player's departure would result in an annual saving of €6 million for Sporting.
According to A Bola, Saudi clubs Al Ittihad and Al Diriyah are interested in signing Pedro Gonçalves.
According to A Bola, Saudi clubs Al Ittihad and Al Diriyah are interested in signing Pedro Gonçalves.
An offer for Portuguese winger Pedro Gonçalves is expected to be made to Sporting soon. The bid is expected to be between €20 million and €25 million, an amount that matches the club's revised asking price and the player's current market value on Transfermarkt. Sporting's initial valuation was €30 million, but it was lowered due to a lack of market activity and the player's omission from the national team. The 28-year-old player joined the club in August 2020 and has 4 caps for Portugal. He renewed his contract last year until 2030, which includes an €80 million release clause. Despite this, both the club and the player concluded during the last season that a transfer would be the best outcome, provided the club received adequate financial compensation. The player's preference was a move to a Big-5 league, but with no approaches from top European clubs, he is now willing to move to the Middle East for a significant salary. Agent Jorge Mendes is handling the process, and the final destination remains undecided between Al Ahli and Al Ittihad. It is considered almost certain that Pedro Gonçalves will leave to secure a contract for three to four seasons. Previously, a reported €40 million offer from Aston Villa was rejected in mid-2024, and a €30 million bid from Bayer Leverkusen was rejected in the summer of 2023.
An offer for Portuguese winger Pedro Gonçalves is expected to be made to Sporting soon. The bid is expected to be between €20 million and €25 million, an amount that matches the club's revised asking price and the player's current market value on Transfermarkt. Sporting's initial valuation was €30 million, but it was lowered due to a lack of market activity and the player's omission from the national team. The 28-year-old player joined the club in August 2020 and has 4 caps for Portugal. He renewed his contract last year until 2030, which includes an €80 million release clause. Despite this, both the club and the player concluded during the last season that a transfer would be the best outcome, provided the club received adequate financial compensation. The player's preference was a move to a Big-5 league, but with no approaches from top European clubs, he is now willing to move to the Middle East for a significant salary. Agent Jorge Mendes is handling the process, and the final destination remains undecided between Al Ahli and Al Ittihad. It is considered almost certain that Pedro Gonçalves will leave to secure a contract for three to four seasons. Previously, a reported €40 million offer from Aston Villa was rejected in mid-2024, and a €30 million bid from Bayer Leverkusen was rejected in the summer of 2023.
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