The conclusion of PREC – the ongoing renewal plan – at Alvalade soon, very soon, which, since the start of the season, has already led to the extension of the links of Antonio Adan, Luis Neto, Joao Balenha, Matthews Nunes, Daniel Bragança and Pedro Goncalves. PREC will now end with central renewal. In a double dose.

The first, exactly a week from now, is Zuhair Fadl. The 32-year-old Morocco international midfielder, currently serving his second season at Alvalade, has a contract valid only until June of this year, but, as A BOLA directly reported, has an automatic renewal clause included in the contract signed in June 2020. Which adds another year to his contract once he completes 25 official matches and has a lion on his chest this season. Therefore, apparently, in the classics with FC Porto, Fadal will reach the round mark which consequently pushes him to extend his contract with Sporting until June 2023.

It took a long time, and with back-to-back meetings between the Leonen official and player representatives, it was agreed to renew Gonçalo Inácio, the last youngster chosen by Rúben Amorim in the main team to see the bond review in view of her importance to Leo’s team. With a gross annual salary of around €200,000 a season, Gonzalo Inacio will see his salary increase to more than double, nearly €400,000 a season – €200,000 net – an increase of around €100,000 per year in which he keeps a lion on his chest in Alfaladi.

These were the statements that BOLA reported directly, as well as the last detail that must be ironed out for the agreement moving forward: the termination clause. Assad wanted to raise the current value to 60 million euros, the central representatives wanted 45 million to stay. And so it will be. After the winter market closed, the SAD leonina management is back on the table, closing the last details and will formalize the renovation of Gonçalo Inácio until 2026 after the electoral law.

read more digital edition Or in the print edition of A BOLA.