Mixed reliability · 50%FootballTransfers (news/transfer-history page)ConcreteNamed source
Aggregated transfer-history/news summary page listing the completed move (shows transfer value on the site but is a transfers summary page).Aggregated transfer-history/news summary page listing the completed move (shows transfer value on the site but is a transfers summary page).
Mixed reliability · 50%Voetbal24
Reports KV Mechelen will sell Moncef Zekri to Sporting for millions citing Sacha Tavolieri — reports the agreement at €3.5M + bonuses.Reports KV Mechelen will sell Moncef Zekri to Sporting for millions citing Sacha Tavolieri — reports the agreement at €3.5M + bonuses.
Trusted source · 75%PortuGOAL
PortuGOAL (English-language Portuguese football coverage) lists Sporting’s summer ins and notes the signing of 17‑year‑old Moncef Zekri from Mechelen.PortuGOAL (English-language Portuguese football coverage) lists Sporting’s summer ins and notes the signing of 17‑year‑old Moncef Zekri from Mechelen.
Trusted source · 82%A BolaConcreteNamed source
Moncef Zekri set to sign a new contract with Sporting (formalisation scheduled for Sunday, Sept 20, 2026).Moncef Zekri set to sign a new contract with Sporting (formalisation scheduled for Sunday, Sept 20, 2026).
Trusted source · 82%A BOLA
A BOLA (analysis/feature) covers Zekri's arrival / readiness for call-ups and discusses transfer background (club integration story).A BOLA (analysis/feature) covers Zekri's arrival / readiness for call-ups and discusses transfer background (club integration story).
Trusted source · 75%Record
Reports on Zekri's training status at Sporting and states Sporting paid €3M fixed + €1M objectives to Mechelen (contract formalised 25 Aug).Reports on Zekri's training status at Sporting and states Sporting paid €3M fixed + €1M objectives to Mechelen (contract formalised 25 Aug).
Trusted source · 95%Sporting CP (official club site)ConcreteNamed source
Moncef Zekri officially signed for Sporting CP, joining the first team on a contract until 2029.Moncef Zekri officially signed for Sporting CP, joining the first team on a contract until 2029.
Mixed reliability · 50%Voetbalkrant / VoetbalNieuws
Voetbalkrant (Netherlands) reports the deal as done for Zekri, citing earlier reporting by journalist Sacha Tavolieri and club confirmations.Voetbalkrant (Netherlands) reports the deal as done for Zekri, citing earlier reporting by journalist Sacha Tavolieri and club confirmations.
Mixed reliability · 50%TransferWatcherConcreteNamed source
Sporting have signed Moncef Zekri from Mechelen for around €3m; Sporting protected him with an €80m clause.Sporting have signed Moncef Zekri from Mechelen for around €3m; Sporting protected him with an €80m clause.
Trusted source · 95%Sporting CP (official site)ConcreteNamed source
Sporting CP officially sign 17‑year‑old left‑back Moncef Zekri from KV Mechelen; contract to 2029 with €80m release clause.Sporting CP officially sign 17‑year‑old left‑back Moncef Zekri from KV Mechelen; contract to 2029 with €80m release clause.
Trusted source · 82%A Bola
A Bola reports Sporting have officialised Moncef Zekri and gives transfer cost estimates (reports €3M–€4M / €3M fixed + bonuses).A Bola reports Sporting have officialised Moncef Zekri and gives transfer cost estimates (reports €3M–€4M / €3M fixed + bonuses).
Mixed reliability · 50%NieuwsbladConcreteNamed source
Dutch-language Nieuwsblad reports the transfer of Moncef Zekri from KV Mechelen to Sporting CP as completed.Dutch-language Nieuwsblad reports the transfer of Moncef Zekri from KV Mechelen to Sporting CP as completed.
Low-trust source · 43%É Golo
É Golo publishes an article confirming Sporting have officialised Moncef Zekri as a left-back signing.É Golo publishes an article confirming Sporting have officialised Moncef Zekri as a left-back signing.
Mixed reliability · 50%ElbotolaNamed source
Elbotola (English/Spanish feed) reports Sporting announced the signing of Moncef Zekri and summarises contract details (reports contract until 2029 and release clause).Elbotola (English/Spanish feed) reports Sporting announced the signing of Moncef Zekri and summarises contract details (reports contract until 2029 and release clause).
Mixed reliability · 50%BeSoccerConcreteNamed source
BeSoccer lists Sporting CP as having signed Moncef Zekri from KV Mechelen and reports a fee of €3 million (as reported by its coverage).BeSoccer lists Sporting CP as having signed Moncef Zekri from KV Mechelen and reports a fee of €3 million (as reported by its coverage).
Trusted source · 95%Sporting CP (official club website)ConcreteNamed source
Sporting CP officially announce signing of Moncef Zekri (signed until 2029; €80m buyout clause mentioned).Sporting CP officially announce signing of Moncef Zekri (signed until 2029; €80m buyout clause mentioned).
Trusted source · 75%Record
Record reports Zekri passed medicals after arriving in Lisbon and was to be officialised by Sporting; gives transfer figures (reports €3M + €1M in objectives).Record reports Zekri passed medicals after arriving in Lisbon and was to be officialised by Sporting; gives transfer figures (reports €3M + €1M in objectives).
Mixed reliability · 50%DiaDeSportingConcreteNamed source
DiaDeSporting publishes the club announcement and commentary when Sporting confirmed Moncef Zekri as a signing until 2029.DiaDeSporting publishes the club announcement and commentary when Sporting confirmed Moncef Zekri as a signing until 2029.
Mixed reliability · 50%BeSoccerConcreteNamed source
BeSoccer records Sporting have signed Moncef Zekri from KV Mechelen and lists a reported fee of €3m (news item reporting the transfer).BeSoccer records Sporting have signed Moncef Zekri from KV Mechelen and lists a reported fee of €3m (news item reporting the transfer).
Mixed reliability · 50%ObservadorConcreteNamed source
Sporting have completed medicals and formalised the signing of Moncef Zekri; reporting fee range €3.5–4M.Sporting have completed medicals and formalised the signing of Moncef Zekri; reporting fee range €3.5–4M.
Mixed reliability · 50%Renascença (RR)
Sporting officialise the signing of Moncef Zekri as a left‑back reinforcement.Sporting officialise the signing of Moncef Zekri as a left‑back reinforcement.
Mixed reliability · 57%SofascoreConcreteNamed source
Reports Sporting have signed Moncef Zekri and lists transfer fee as €3m (analysis of fit/outlook).Reports Sporting have signed Moncef Zekri and lists transfer fee as €3m (analysis of fit/outlook).
Mixed reliability · 50%Sport TV (sporttv.pt)
Sporting present Moncef Zekri as new defensive signing (news item / report of officialisation).Sporting present Moncef Zekri as new defensive signing (news item / report of officialisation).
Mixed reliability · 50%Renascença
Sporting officialise the signing of Moncef Zekri (reports the contract length and club statements; mentions arrival from Mechelen).Sporting officialise the signing of Moncef Zekri (reports the contract length and club statements; mentions arrival from Mechelen).
Trusted source · 95%Sporting Clube de Portugal (official)Named source
Sporting CP officially announce the signing of Moncef Zekri, contract until 2029 (buyout clause €80M).Sporting CP officially announce the signing of Moncef Zekri, contract until 2029 (buyout clause €80M).
Trusted source · 95%KV Mechelen (official)ConcreteNamed source
KV Mechelen confirm Moncef Zekri has agreed a transfer to Sporting CP.KV Mechelen confirm Moncef Zekri has agreed a transfer to Sporting CP.
Mixed reliability · 57%VoetbalfocusConcreteNamed source
Reports transfer/official confirmation and notes Sacha Tavolieri's initial scoop; summarises clubs and fee around €3.5M.Reports transfer/official confirmation and notes Sacha Tavolieri's initial scoop; summarises clubs and fee around €3.5M.
Mixed reliability · 50%Morocco World NewsConcreteNamed source
Morocco World News reports Zekri is finalising his move to Sporting CP on a four-year deal and is at the stadium for photos and to sign.Morocco World News reports Zekri is finalising his move to Sporting CP on a four-year deal and is at the stadium for photos and to sign.
Mixed reliability · 57%African FootballConcreteNamed source
African.Football reports Sporting CP set to sign Moncef Zekri from KV Mechelen and that he is in Lisbon to complete the transfer and paperwork.African.Football reports Sporting CP set to sign Moncef Zekri from KV Mechelen and that he is in Lisbon to complete the transfer and paperwork.
Mixed reliability · 50%Elbotola (French)ConcreteNamed source
Elbotola (French) reports Zekri at José Alvalade to sign a four-year contract following reporting from Sacha Tavolieri.Elbotola (French) reports Zekri at José Alvalade to sign a four-year contract following reporting from Sacha Tavolieri.
Mixed reliability · 50%Nieuwsbreak / PSV Nieuws (aggregation)ConcreteNamed source
VoetbalNieuws / Nieuwsbreak (aggregated NL outlets) report Zekri in Lisbon to complete move to Sporting, citing Record and Sacha Tavolieri as sources.VoetbalNieuws / Nieuwsbreak (aggregated NL outlets) report Zekri in Lisbon to complete move to Sporting, citing Record and Sacha Tavolieri as sources.
Trusted source · 82%A BolaConcreteNamed source
Sporting to sign Moncef Zekri for €3m (plus possible bonuses); player already in Lisbon to complete the move.Sporting to sign Moncef Zekri for €3m (plus possible bonuses); player already in Lisbon to complete the move.
Mixed reliability · 50%JORNADA.pt
Moncef Zekri already in Lisbon to finalise his transfer to Sporting; club closing deal.Moncef Zekri already in Lisbon to finalise his transfer to Sporting; club closing deal.
Trusted source · 82%A BolaConcreteNamed source
Reports that Moncef Zekri arrived in Lisbon to sign for Sporting and the fee is around €4M (report says five-year deal, clause €80M).Reports that Moncef Zekri arrived in Lisbon to sign for Sporting and the fee is around €4M (report says five-year deal, clause €80M).
Mixed reliability · 50%Renascença
News item: 'Lateral esquerdo para o Sporting já está em Lisboa' — reports Zekri arrived in Lisbon to finalise move to Sporting.News item: 'Lateral esquerdo para o Sporting já está em Lisboa' — reports Zekri arrived in Lisbon to finalise move to Sporting.
Mixed reliability · 50%VoetbalBelgiëDenial
KV Mechelen left-back Moncef Zekri will move to Sporting CP; negotiations progressed and Belgian club has earned several million (reports figures of €3M rejected then an agreement around €4M plus bonuses).KV Mechelen left-back Moncef Zekri will move to Sporting CP; negotiations progressed and Belgian club has earned several million (reports figures of €3M rejected then an agreement around €4M plus bonuses).
Mixed reliability · 50%Correio da ManhãConcreteNamed source
Reports Sporting close to signing Zekri for around €3–4M and that the player was in Lisbon to sign.Reports Sporting close to signing Zekri for around €3–4M and that the player was in Lisbon to sign.
Trusted source · 75%Record
Record mentions Sporting's interest and ongoing moves and references Zekri as a likely incoming left-back (reports negotiations / advanced talks).Record mentions Sporting's interest and ongoing moves and references Zekri as a likely incoming left-back (reports negotiations / advanced talks).
Mixed reliability · 57%PSV Inside
PSVInside notes reports that Zekri is en route to Portugal and links Sporting to the transfer (covers the developing story in English).PSVInside notes reports that Zekri is en route to Portugal and links Sporting to the transfer (covers the developing story in English).
Trusted source · 75%KVMechelenNews (fan/independent site covering club news)
KV Mechelen left-back Moncef Zekri is said to have left the club for Sporting CP (article reports the transfer as concluded).KV Mechelen left-back Moncef Zekri is said to have left the club for Sporting CP (article reports the transfer as concluded).
Trusted source · 75%Renascença (Bola Branca section)
Portuguese public radio Renascença reports Sporting interest in 17-year-old Moncef Zekri and covers the developing transfer story.Portuguese public radio Renascença reports Sporting interest in 17-year-old Moncef Zekri and covers the developing transfer story.
Mixed reliability · 50%AllFootball
AllFootball (aggregated sports outlet) reports Sporting close to signing Zekri for €3.5m plus bonuses, citing Sacha Tavolieri.AllFootball (aggregated sports outlet) reports Sporting close to signing Zekri for €3.5m plus bonuses, citing Sacha Tavolieri.
Trusted source · 82%A BOLA
A BOLA reports Sporting were linked to Zekri after a Sacha Tavolieri scoop and suggests a transfer fee around €3.5–4m (market reporting / confirmation).A BOLA reports Sporting were linked to Zekri after a Sacha Tavolieri scoop and suggests a transfer fee around €3.5–4m (market reporting / confirmation).
Mixed reliability · 50%VoetbalNieuwsConcreteNamed source
Cites Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri's report that Sporting & KV Mechelen had agreed a deal for Zekri worth €3.5M + bonuses (Tavolieri tweet 16 Aug).Cites Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri's report that Sporting & KV Mechelen had agreed a deal for Zekri worth €3.5M + bonuses (Tavolieri tweet 16 Aug).
Mixed reliability · 50%sport.le360.ma
Article summarising transfer rumours and later confirmations (reports ~€3.5M) and references Sacha Tavolieri as source.Article summarising transfer rumours and later confirmations (reports ~€3.5M) and references Sacha Tavolieri as source.
Mixed reliability · 50%Sacha Tavolieri (X/Twitter)
Sacha Tavolieri (journalist) X post reporting Sporting & KV Mechelen reached an agreement for Moncef Zekri — his X post is the initial public scoop cited by many outlets.Sacha Tavolieri (journalist) X post reporting Sporting & KV Mechelen reached an agreement for Moncef Zekri — his X post is the initial public scoop cited by many outlets.
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