Nani believes Jokeres was not naughty by skipping Sporting training

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Former Portugal international Nani is confident Victor Yokeres is professional enough to report for Sporting Lisbon training ahead of the new season.

    The 27-year-old forward has heavily linked with a move to the club with Arsenal and Manchester United both linked with a move away from the club. ทางเข้า UFABET สำหรับสมาชิกใหม่ สมัครวันนี้ รับโบนัสฟรี With a move increasingly likely following a rift between Sporting Lisbon president Frederico Varandas and the player. With reports suggesting that Jorges could refuse to report for training in order to force his release.

    Asked if Jokeres would return to training with the club, Nani said: “I believe he will report. He is a professional. I believe he will come. If he doesn’t come, it is because he will go to another club.”

    “He’s a great player, he’s done a lot for Sporting and there are a lot of clubs interest in him. He knows there’s a lot of interest in him and it’s normal for him to be worry until his life is sorted out.”

    “It’s starting to raise concerns, but I’m sure whether he stays or goes, he’ll be properly support and will be happy. If Jokeres does leave, there’s a plan and Sporting’s management are ready to replace him.”

    “If you ask me if I want him to stay, of course I would – €80m is a big sum. But I am not the president of Sporting, I am not the one who invest in Jokeres. And I don’t know what is going on behind the scenes or what the plans are.”

    “He’s a great player now and he deserves the offers from the clubs that want him. If these teams would give him a little more, that would be fair too.”