Ioannidis: I took advice from a Sporting player, spoke to him | OneFootball

The Hellenic club should also secure 25% of any future capital gain from the transfer of Fotis Ioannidis to Sporting.

Fotis Ioannidis arrived this Saturday, August 30, in the Portuguese capital to strengthen Sporting. The forward took a flight from Athens and made a statement to journalists, mentioning that he consulted with Georgios Vagiannidis before arriving at Alvalade.

The Lions will pay 22 million euros in fixed fees to the Greek club, which could receive another three million depending on objectives related to Ioannidis’ sporting performance. The Hellenic club should also secure 25% of any future capital gain.

"Thank you very much. I am very happy to be here", said Sporting’s new striker in response to journalists, admitting that he had already spoken with his compatriot Georgios Vagiannidis, who also signed for the Lions this summer: "Of course I spoke with him", said Rui Borges’ future protégé.

The striker is preparing to undergo medical exams and sign with the Lions. The Greek international will sign a contract valid for the next five seasons and may even be present to watch the Clássico against Porto at Alvalade.

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

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