Transfer news·Sporting CP·Updated 17 JulRumoured

R. Zalazar closing in on Sporting CP move

R. Zalazar→Sporting CP

90%

Will it happen

100%

Credibility

€30M

Reported fee

Reports

PlayerFull profile →

R. Zalazar

Attacking · Uruguay · 26 yrs

60.8

Rating

59.4

Season

37.8

Value

This season

Apps

Goals

Assists

ClubSC Braga→LeaguePrimeira Liga→

A R. Zalazar move to Sporting CP is gathering pace — 4 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by Sporting CP (official squad/profile page), putting it at roughly 90% to complete.

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What the reports say

Fee reported: €30,000,000Fee reported: €30mFee reported: €30 millionFee reported: ~€30 million4 of 14 cite concrete progress5 cite a named / official source

Sporting CP player profile page listing Rodrigo Zalazar and contract details (club profile after signing). — Sporting CP (official squad/profile page)
SC Braga announces Rodrigo Zalazar has been transferred to Sporting CP for €30,000,000. — SC Braga (official club announcement)
Sporting CP Investor Relations notice confirming acquisition of Rodrigo Zalazar's sporting rights (official communication). — Sporting Clube de Portugal – Informação Privilegiada (official IR disclosure)
Sporting officially presented Rodrigo Zalazar as a new signing (signed until 2031). — Sporting Clube de Portugal (official site)

Key starterScout's view · Goal-getting Attacking midfielder

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612.9%

Rating

59102.7%

Season

37.8

Value index

16g 5a

in 28 apps · Primeira Liga

Top 34% attacking midfielders · Primeira LigaTop 3% attacking midfielders · Primeira Liga

R. Zalazar is a 26-year-old attacking midfielder at SC Braga, rated 60.8 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 82nd of 317 on scout potential in the Primeira Liga. In his prime years, he has been a regular starter this season (63.5% of available minutes). He brings 0.97 goal contributions per 90 (0.74 goals, 0.23 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Zalazar.

The fitAt Sporting CP (Primeira Liga), his Rating of 61 would rank 15th of 40 in the current squad (squad average 54) — against a reported fee of €30M.

The report at a glance

R. Zalazar closing in on Sporting CP move — Field Insider report card

14 Reports

SSporting CP (official squad/profile page)
Trusted 95%
Sporting CP player profile page listing Rodrigo Zalazar and contract details (club profile after signing).
Sporting CP player profile page listing Rodrigo Zalazar and contract details (club profile after signing).
17 JulRead full article →
SSC Braga (official club announcement)
Named sourceTrusted 95%
SC Braga announces Rodrigo Zalazar has been transferred to Sporting CP for €30,000,000.
SC Braga announces Rodrigo Zalazar has been transferred to Sporting CP for €30,000,000.
17 JulRead full article →
SSporting Clube de Portugal – Informação Privilegiada (official IR disclosure)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Sporting CP Investor Relations notice confirming acquisition of Rodrigo Zalazar's sporting rights (official communication).
Sporting CP Investor Relations notice confirming acquisition of Rodrigo Zalazar's sporting rights (official communication).
17 JulRead full article →
SSporting Clube de Portugal (official site)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 95%
Sporting officially presented Rodrigo Zalazar as a new signing (signed until 2031).
Sporting officially presented Rodrigo Zalazar as a new signing (signed until 2031).
17 JulRead full article →
FFabrizio Romano (transfer journalist, reported via X/Telegram repost)
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Fabrizio Romano reported Sporting CP have agreed the deal to sign Rodrigo Zalazar from Braga and that Zalazar would undergo medicals — reported fee €30m.
Fabrizio Romano reported Sporting CP have agreed the deal to sign Rodrigo Zalazar from Braga and that Zalazar would undergo medicals — reported fee €30m.
17 JulRead full article →
AA Bola
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
A Bola reports Sporting's official confirmation that Rodrigo Zalazar is a Sporting player and states the transfer fee as €30 million.
A Bola reports Sporting's official confirmation that Rodrigo Zalazar is a Sporting player and states the transfer fee as €30 million.
17 JulRead full article →
PPressNET (Portugal, separate article)
Mixed 50%
PressNET (another story) reports the transfer as a lucrative deal worth c. €30m and notes Braga's sale ranking — separate article URL.
PressNET (another story) reports the transfer as a lucrative deal worth c. €30m and notes Braga's sale ranking — separate article URL.
17 JulRead full article →
FFussballEuropa
Mixed 50%
FussballEuropa (German) reports Zalazar moves to Sporting for €30m and notes Schalke will profit via sell-on — cites Fabrizio Romano.
FussballEuropa (German) reports Zalazar moves to Sporting for €30m and notes Schalke will profit via sell-on — cites Fabrizio Romano.
17 JulRead full article →
ZZeroZero
Mixed 50%
ZeroZero (Portuguese outlet) reports details of the transfer to Sporting and gives the fee as €30m.
ZeroZero (Portuguese outlet) reports details of the transfer to Sporting and gives the fee as €30m.
17 JulRead full article →
PPressNET (Portugal)
Mixed 50%
PressNET (Portugal) reports Rodrigo Zalazar leaves Braga to become Sporting's most expensive signing and states the fee as €30 million.
PressNET (Portugal) reports Rodrigo Zalazar leaves Braga to become Sporting's most expensive signing and states the fee as €30 million.
17 JulRead full article →
YYahoo Sports (Canada)
Mixed 50%
Yahoo Sports (Canada) reports Schalke will profit from Zalazar's move to Sporting and cites Fabrizio Romano and A Bola; fee reported ~€30m.
Yahoo Sports (Canada) reports Schalke will profit from Zalazar's move to Sporting and cites Fabrizio Romano and A Bola; fee reported ~€30m.
17 JulRead full article →
TTransfermarkt
Low-trust 44%
Transfermarkt reports the transfer of Rodrigo Zalazar from Braga to Sporting, calling it a record acquisition for Sporting and noting the fee (€30m).
Transfermarkt reports the transfer of Rodrigo Zalazar from Braga to Sporting, calling it a record acquisition for Sporting and noting the fee (€30m).
17 JulRead full article →
AAS
Low-trust 40%
AS (English/Spanish international edition) piece covering Zalazar as a major move in Portugal, reporting fee €30m.
AS (English/Spanish international edition) piece covering Zalazar as a major move in Portugal, reporting fee €30m.
17 JulRead full article →
AAS
Low-trust 40%
AS (Spain) reports Rodrigo Zalazar is very close to signing for Sporting for around €30m and covers the move.
AS (Spain) reports Rodrigo Zalazar is very close to signing for Sporting for around €30m and covers the move.
17 JulRead full article →