of stoke city Djibril Soumare's move is nearing completion. Fresh details from Portugal have now shed light on how the deal between the Championship side and Braga has been structured.
We've already covered reports from France and Portugal explaining this Stoke had agreed a deal The midfielder is expected to be valued at around €4-5m (£3.4-4.3m). He spent last season on loan sheffield united.
now portuguese newspaper record Braga are reported to receive €3.91m (£3.4m) from the transfer. Additionally, the Portuguese club has also secured 20% of any future sale of the Senegalese midfielder.
Braga kept faith in Soumare
That extra stretch shows that Braga still believe Soumare can increase his market value in England. However, he has no place in his own plans.
The 23-year-old came through the Braga system. He joined the first team on a permanent basis without paying a transfer fee to the club.
This means the Portuguese side will make an immediate profit, while also giving themselves a chance to profit if Stoke eventually sell him at a higher price.
Soumare made 27 appearances for Sheffield United last season and played just over 1,200 minutes in all competitions. Although he fell out of Chris Wilder's plans towards the end of the campaign, his performances were enough to convince Stoke that he was worth investing in.
Sheffield United missed their chance
The move also closed the book on Sheffield United's involvement. As we previously covered, the Blades would be forced to buy Soumare for €8.5m (£7.3m). This obligation would have applied if they had achieved promotion to the Premier League.
Instead, they finished 13th in the Championship, allowing the midfielder to return to Braga and opening the door for Stoke to make a deal worth less than half that figure.
Medical formalities are already expected to be completed, the latest information from the Record reveals that financial details have now been finalized and Stoke's latest summer signing should become official soon.
