Al-Ahly Saudi club is close to concluding a prominent deal during the current summer transfer period, after its negotiations with Sporting Lisbon witnessed significant progress to sign Portuguese winger Francisco Trincao, as part of the club’s plan to strengthen its ranks in preparation for the next season.
According to what was confirmed by reliable Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, the talks between Al-Ahly and Sporting have entered an advanced stage, amid the player’s desire to have a new experience in the Saudi Roshen League, This has increased the chances of completing the deal during the coming period.
Reports indicated that the value of the deal may reach about 50 million euros, making it one of the largest deals expected in the summer transfer market, in light of the Portuguese club’s insistence on obtaining a large financial compensation in exchange for giving up one of its most prominent stars.
Al-Ahly’s interest in including Trincao comes within its plan to secure the future of the winger position, as the club’s management sees the Portuguese player as the appropriate option to be The future successor to the Algerian star Riyad Mahrez, due to his high technical capabilities, great speed, and ability to make a difference in the attacking third.
Sporting Lisbon had renewed Trincao’s contract until the summer of 2030 last March, while maintaining the value of the release clause amounting to 60 million euros, while expectations indicate the possibility of completing the deal for an amount ranging between 40 and 50 million euros.
And he began. Trincao started his career with Sporting in the summer of 2022 on loan from Barcelona, before the Portuguese club bought part of his rights, then obtained full ownership in the summer of 2025, with a total investment of 18 million euros.
During his career with Sporting Lisbon, Trincao played 208 matches in various competitions, during which he scored 47 goals, provided 51 assists, and also contributed to The team won two Portuguese League titles, in addition to winning the Portuguese Cup, confirming its position as one of the most prominent players in the Portuguese League in recent years.