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Sporting has the signing of Fotis Ioannidis well underway with Panathinaikos, managed by Rui Vitória, and it is possible that the 25-year-old Greek striker will travel to Lisbon over the weekend, in a deal that will require the Alvalade club’s SAD to loosen the purse strings.

According to information reported by the newspaper Record, the Greek international striker arrives at Alvalade for 22 million euros plus 3 million in bonuses. Regarding the terms of a future transfer, the Athens club will also retain the right to 25% of any potential sale of the player.

The percentage value of a potential deal for Fotis Ioannidis was the main factor that complicated negotiations in recent days. Even so, Panathinaikos agreed to lower the percentage they demanded, as they had initially asked Sporting for 30% of a future sale.

With the international closer to Alvalade than ever, this information opens the door for Conrad Harder’s departure. The Danish player for the Lions has a deal closed to move to Milan, but would only be allowed to travel to Italy once the green and white SAD had secured his replacement. Even so, the move to the Rossoneri may not materialize and a transfer to Rennes is back on the table.

In the last 2024/25 season, playing for Panathinaikos, Fotis Ioannidis – valued at 15 million euros – posted numbers below expectations. In 42 matches played, the striker scored 11 goals and provided two assists. In the current season, he has played four games without any goal contributions so far.

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