Sporting: When will Altimira travel to Lisbon?

Sergi Altimira is now firmly on Sporting's radar, with the midfielder awaiting the finalization of details between the Lions and Betis before traveling to Lisbon. This move is expected in the coming hours, with the 24-year-old Spaniard slated to arrive in Portugal over the weekend. Following his medical examinations, Altimira will be officially unveiled as Sporting's fifth reinforcement for the 2026/2027 season.

One of the outstanding details concerned the sell-on clause, which has now been settled at 12.5 percent of any future transfer profit for Betis. Sporting will pay the Andalusian club €18 million, plus a potential €2 million in performance-related bonuses, for the midfielder's services. Betis acquired Altimira from Getafe in 2023 for €2 million.

Currently, a few remaining details regarding payment methods and the agreement between Sporting and the player need to be ironed out. Once resolved, Altimira will receive the green light to travel from Cardedeu, his hometown in the Vallès Oriental region of Barcelona. Upon his arrival in the Portuguese capital, he will undergo the standard battery of medical tests and sign a five-year contract, extending until June 2031, which will include an €80 million release clause.

Sergi Altimira will then be ready to commence pre-season training under coach Rui Borges. This is scheduled for Wednesday, July 1st, a date that also marks Sporting's 120th anniversary and the official restart of the first team's activities at the Cristiano Ronaldo Academy in Alcochete.