The president of Sporting CP, Frederico Varandas, has come out to reveal why the club will refuse to sell Viktor Gyokeres below their valuation. He recently had his say while speaking to the press, and fans have been reacting.
According to him, if players like Martin Zubimendi, Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo can leave their clubs for the amounts getting quoted, Viktor’s €75million market valuation is not too much to ask.
He added that the Swede striker will definitely not leave Sporting CP for €60million plus €10million in add-ons.
His words, “Sporting is very calm regarding Viktor Gyokeres. Sporting does not need to sell him, but we remain sensitive to the dreams of Viktor and any of our athletes.
After weeks of meetings, we are not asking for the release clause and will be reasonable regarding the price we ask for Viktor. Today, I believe there is a strong probability he will leave.
We have been watching the market and I saw [Martin] Zubimendi, who is six months younger than Viktor, leave for €65million. I saw Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, both forwards but who, in my opinion, do not have Viktor’s market value or quality, being negotiated for around €75million.
Given the demands we consider fair, I believe Viktor could leave – unless he has the worst agent in the world, which is hard for me to believe, because he is one of the best footballers in the world.
The player knows, the agent knows, and I can guarantee, with absolute certainty, that Viktor will not leave for €60million plus €10million in add-ons.
It’s not about trying to gain something, it’s that he simply will not leave for that – absolutely will not.”
WOW.
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