Sporting: Hjulmand Plans Lisbon Return

Morten Hjulmand, who recently transferred to Atlético Madrid for a fixed fee of 40 million euros—plus an additional five million in easily achievable add-ons—is currently reviewing his schedule to travel to Lisbon. His aim is to bid farewell to his former Sporting teammates. A farewell interview for the Lions' official club channels might also be on the agenda.

The Danish international is keen to fulfill this protocol, believing it's a duty that comes with the captaincy he held at Alvalade, and also as a way to reciprocate the affection he consistently received from the Sporting faithful.

The former number 42 concluded his demanding training camp with the *Colchoneros* in Los Ángeles de San Rafael this Saturday. The midfielder now enjoys a period of rest until Monday, when the Madrid squad resumes training at the Majadahonda Sports City—it's well-known that Diego Simeone isn't one to go easy on days off at this stage of the season.

Meanwhile, the Sporting squad finishes their Algarve training camp on Monday, followed by one or two days of rest before the Cinco Violinos Trophy. The match is scheduled for Saturday, the 25th, against Monaco, serving as the official squad presentation to the fans. For the timings to align, Hjulmand might need to request special authorization from Diego Simeone to manage part of a workday, with the short 50-minute flight from Madrid to Lisbon playing in his favor.