🚨 Sporting CP President Varandas Fires Warning Over Gyökeres No-Show: “Nobody Is Above the Club”

The transfer saga surrounding star striker Viktor Gyökeres has taken a dramatic turn as Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas broke his silence over the player’s refusal to report for pre-season, sending a clear message to interested clubs and the player himself.

Speaking with unmistakable firmness, Varandas dismissed any notion of panic within the club, stating:

> “If they don't want to pay Viktor's fair market value, we're very comfortable with that for the next three years.”

Gyökeres, who has been heavily linked with a move to top Premier League sides and clubs across Europe, was expected to return to Sporting’s training camp ahead of the new season. Instead, his absence has raised eyebrows and triggered intense speculation that the Swedish forward is attempting to force a move.

But Varandas isn’t budging. In a no-nonsense tone, he made it clear that the club’s interests come first:

> “This strategy is also making it more complicated for the player to leave. Nobody is above the interests of the club. Whoever they are.”

The statement appears to be a direct jab at both Gyökeres and his representatives, who may have assumed Sporting would soften under pressure. Instead, the club has dug in, insisting on the player’s full release clause, rumored to be €100 million, and refusing to entertain any cut-price bids.

Varandas added that disciplinary measures are in place, warning:

> “We're calm. Everything will be resolved with the market closing, a hefty fine, and an apology to the group.”

This standoff echoes a familiar power struggle in modern football — between players pushing for big-money moves and clubs fighting to uphold contractual obligations. While Gyökeres remains a top target for several suitors after a standout season, Sporting seems prepared to hold the line or hold the player.

As the transfer window heats up, one thing is certain: Sporting CP won’t be bullied.