Sporting CP Chairman Discusses Victor Gyokeres’ Future
The chairman of Sporting CP, Frederico Varandas, has revealed that the Portuguese club has not received an offer for striker Victor Gyokeres. In an interview with the BBC, Varandas discussed the 25-year-old’s future at the club, stating that Gyokeres’ agent had sought assurances about his potential departure last summer.
According to Varandas, Gyokeres’ agent was keen to guarantee that Sporting would not demand a release clause if a suitable offer arrived. "One of the agent’s biggest concerns was whether we would demand the termination clause," Varandas said. "He wanted to guarantee certain things. And what was agreed? That Sporting would not demand a release clause now." This agreement was made with Hugo Viana, the current Manchester City director of football, who was sporting director at Sporting last summer.
Varandas also revealed that Gyokeres’ agent wanted to anchor the exit to a specific value, but the chairman refused to set a price. "In that same meeting the agent wanted to anchor the exit to a value. I said this sentence: ‘It’s not worth us setting a value because I don’t know what will happen in a year’s time. I don’t know if it will be 40m euros, 60m euros or 80m euros. What I can guarantee is that I will not demand 100m euros.’" This suggests that Sporting is open to negotiating a transfer fee if a suitable offer arrives.
Gyokeres joined Sporting from Coventry City in the Championship last summer, and has since become a key player for the club. During his time with Coventry City, he spent three seasons in the second tier of English football before making the move to Portugal. Varandas’ comments suggest that Sporting is keen to keep hold of the striker, but may be willing to negotiate a transfer fee if a top club comes in with an offer.
The chairman’s comments also highlight the complexities of the transfer market, where clubs and agents often engage in complex negotiations over player contracts and release clauses. As the BBC reports, Varandas’ statement suggests that Sporting is keen to avoid setting a specific price for Gyokeres, preferring to keep the option open to negotiate a fee if a suitable offer arrives.
In conclusion, Sporting CP chairman Frederico Varandas has revealed that the club has not received an offer for striker Victor Gyokeres. As reported by the BBC, Varandas discussed the player’s future at the club, highlighting the complexities of the transfer market and the negotiations between clubs and agents. With Gyokeres’ future at Sporting uncertain, fans will be keeping a close eye on developments in the coming months.
Varandas’ comments have provided a fascinating insight into the world of football transfers, and the negotiations that take place behind the scenes. As the transfer window heats up, the BBC will continue to bring you the latest news and updates from the world of football.
The original quotes are provided by the BBC and can be found in their publication.
