Sporting rejects Hjulmand offer from Atlético Madrid

Sporting CP has rejected an offer from Atlético Madrid for Danish midfielder Morten Hjulmand, with club president Frederico Varandas stating the bid was significantly below the club's valuation. Varandas emphasized that the offer was "far" from the desired amount, considering Hjulmand's age, position, and three years with the Portuguese club.

"The player and his agents know that figure. Any offer below it, the player stays at Sporting," Varandas told reporters on the sidelines of the Liga Portugal season draw in Porto. He asserted that the club has set a fair price for the player, reflecting his value to the team.

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We received an offer from Atlético Madrid and rejected it. It is far from the value (desired). It is no secret. We have set a fair figure, in line with his age, his position and the fact that he has been at Sporting for three years.

Morten Hjulmand, a 27-year-old Danish international midfielder, is a crucial player and captain for Sporting CP. He joined the Lisbon-based club in 2023 from Italian side Lecce. His current contract with Sporting extends until 2028 and includes a release clause set at 80 million euros, indicating the club's high regard for his potential and importance to their squad.

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The player and his agents know that figure. Any offer below it, the player stays at Sporting.