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Sporting Lisbon Set to Sign Former Olympique Marseille Star as Viktor Gyökeres' Replacement

Following the agreement with Almeria, everything is now settled with the forward. Gyokeres' replacement is here.
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It's done! Luis Suárez has been in Lisbon since Friday, following an agreement between Sporting and Almeria for the transfer of the 27-year-old forward.

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However, the Colombian had yet to sign the contract.

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This Sunday, as reported by A BOLA, the agreement between club and player has also been finalized.

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The official announcement of Sporting's fourth signing for 2025/2026 is now imminent, following midfielder Kochorashvili, winger Alisson, and goalkeeper João Virgínia.

Sporting's management has secured Gyokeres' replacement. Colombian forward Luis Suárez is a Lion until 2030, signing a five-year contract.

Last season's top scorer in the Spanish second division with 27 goals (31 in all competitions, including two Copa del Rey ties), Suárez joins 20-year-old Conrad Harder among the strikers available to Rui Borges, who has also utilized Rodrigo Ribeiro from the B team.

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Sporting secured the deal with Almeria for €20 million, plus €5 million in performance-based bonuses.

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