Player Zekri, a left-back just 17 years old, was offered to Benfica but ended up signing for Sporting. This move was considered surprising, given the initial interest from the red-colored club in the young player.
Zekri replaced Mangas at Sporting, having arrived at Alvalade to reinforce the first team. The transfer was made when the player was still very young, which drew attention in the transfer market.
This deal was revealed confidentially by Record newspaper, which detailed the negotiations that reportedly took place between the three clubs. The fact that Zekri chose Sporting over Benfica raises questions about the reasons behind this decision.
