Lisbon, July 13: Portuguese side Sporting Lisbon have filed a complained against newly promoted Premier League side Wolves regarding the acquisition of goalkeeper Rui Patricio.
The Portuguese number 1 joined Wolves on a four-year deal early this Summer after terminating his contract at Lisbon citing 'just cause' in relation to the lack of safety and protection.
Wolves had been reported to be prepared to spend £18m for the Portugal international before the termination, however, Sporting declined the offer then and later the player opted to terminate his contract, allowing him to join the English club for free.
The shot-stopper was one of nine Sporting players to terminate their contracts at the start of June, after being abused by angry fans almost a month before. Players were assaulted at the club’s training ground after they missed out on Champions League qualification.
However, Sporting now have lodged a 63-page complaint to FIFA insisting the move has been made illegally and Patricio ended his contract without just cause, claiming Wolves lured him to do so.
They have reportedly also demanded a £48million compensation from Wolves, while also requesting the club to hand a transfer ban and Patricio be suspended for six months.
Sporting Lisbon coming for Wolves over Rui Patricio. Have filed a 64-page complaint with FIFA & want £48m - plus #WWFC to be banned from signing players for two transfer windows.
— The Most GuardioLa (@frankewusi123) July 11, 2018
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— Sporting Clube de Portugal (@Sporting_CP) July 11, 2018