Famous transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Gyokees personally informed the sporting CP president about his decision to leave the club and is not going to play for the team again.
Romano stated that Gyokeres immediately informed the president of his departure and confirmed that he will not continue his career at Sporting CP. He has also replaced a Bola news from Portuguese media, indicating that Gyokees hopes to start a new chapter. The player feels deeply saddened that the team has violated an earlier “men's agreement”, and it is expected that he will not return for training.
According to earlier media reports, the agent of Gyokeres had reportedly reached an oral agreement with the club for a transfer costs of € 60 million plus € 10 million in add-ons, but this claim was refused by the President of Sporting CP.