Saudi Arabian football club Al-Ahli is reportedly within 24 to 48 hours of finalizing a deal to sign Portuguese winger Francisco Trincão from Sporting CP for up to €45 million.
The deal on the table
Trincão, 26, is under contract with Sporting CP until 2030, with a release clause set at €60 million. Al-Ahli appears to be negotiating below that threshold, with reports placing the transfer fee somewhere between €45 million and €50 million, though the total package could climb as high as €60 million with add-ons and bonuses.
On the personal terms side, Trincão has reportedly already agreed to a contract running until 2030. His annual salary is cited between €11 million and €18 million per season, inclusive of bonuses.
The former Barcelona and Wolves attacker has carved out a reputation as a creative, dribble-heavy winger with versatility across the front line. Al-Ahli reportedly views him as a potential replacement for Riyad Mahrez.
