Record: Sporting CP continues to appeal Mario transfer dispute, claims 30 million euros from Inter Milan

According to a report in Portugal's "Record", Sporting CP continues to appeal Joao Mario's transfer dispute and is claiming 30 million euros from Inter Milan.

Joao Mario transferred from Sporting CP to Inter Milan in the summer of 2016 for 44.8 million euros. The agreement between the two clubs at that time stipulated that if the Portuguese star returns to the Portuguese Super League in the future, then Sporting CP will have the right of first refusal.

Joao Mario returned to Sporting CP on loan in the 2020-21 season, but after the end of the season they failed to reach an agreement with Inter Milan on the issue of buying out players. Ang Mario's contract was terminated, and the former Portugal international eventually joined another Portuguese Super League club, Benfica, on a free transfer.

This move caused dissatisfaction with Sporting CP. In July 2023, they filed a complaint against Inter Milan with FIFA, demanding that Inter Milan compensate them 30 million euros. However, in September of the same year, their lawsuit was dismissed. turn down.

Now, according to the "Record", Sporting CP still has not given up. They have appealed Joao Mario's transfer dispute to the International Court of Arbitration for Sport and continue to claim 30 million euros from Inter Milan. The hearing is currently The meeting is scheduled to be held on December 9th.