Sporting Inter Milan have officially questioned, after the termination of his contract with Joao Mario, which was announced on Monday. a second Record Discovered, the Lions sent an official written letter to the Nerazzurri, in which they expressed their astonishment at the decision and questioned the Italian champions, specifically, about the patterns of the deal.

Sporting made a bid for the Inter player, which totaled €5 million (€3 million fixed plus €2 million per goal). After the midfielder left at no cost, the Lions questioned with the Italian club why he had rejected a €5 million offer to fire the midfielder and let him leave for free, without any direct compensation. Sporting is claiming a preferential right over Joao Mario and believes he will have to be compensated with €30m if the Portugal international signs for another league team. Termination of the contract might be a way around this hurdle, but there are still no explanations on the part of Inter, Joao Mario or his representative, Federico Pastorillo.

Sad Leonina will remain vigilant about the next chapters in this process, and in particular about the much-talked-about agreement between Joao Mario and Benfica. The Alvalade logo is determined to stand up for its rights until the last consequences.