Inter confirmed today that Sporting have requested €30m in compensation following the transfer of Joao Mario to Benfica last year.
The Nerazzurri signed the Portuguese midfielder from Sporting in the summer of 2016 in a deal worth around €41m. That agreement included a clause that gave the Lisbon club first priority should another Portuguese side try to sign the player as well as a fee should he join one of their rivals.
Last year, Joao Mario terminated his contract with Inter and then joined Benfica on a free transfer, a move that infuriated Sporting, who had asked after the midfielder but received no reply. Sporting are now demanding that €30m be paid by Inter because he did ultimately join another Portuguese side and they claim that the clause was not respected.
Inter are now examining the situation with their lawyers and are prepared to take action to protect themselves.
Joao Mario scored four goals and provided 13 assists in 69 appearances across all competitions for Inter.
This guy is not worth $30 and they want 30 Million!