Some people suggested that Sporting would be willing to accept €60 million to sell Gyokeres, but Varandas has a different story. He stated that Sporting agreed not to demand the €100 million buyout clause at the end of the following season, especially since Gyokeres would be 27 years old at that time.

Varandas explained that Sporting wanted to give Gyokeres the opportunity to join a club where he could fight for the Champions League. He guaranteed that Sporting would not demand €100 million and instead offered to adjust the value based on Gyokeres' performance.

Varandas said that he never spoke to Gyokeres' agent or the player about departures and values after that meeting. He emphasized that Sporting keeps its word and has common sense. He also praised Gyokeres as one of the best players to ever play in Portugal.

However, Gyokeres is still furious with Sporting and Varandas' stand. He has removed all mentions of the club from his social media profile.