Arsenal 
Sporting 
- 17 December
- 100+ views
CONFIRMED: Gedion Zelalem signs for Sporting.
Gedion Zelalem has officially moved from Arsenal to Sporting. With this transfer, we can officially close the transfer rumour report.
CONFIRMED: Gedion Zelalem signs for Sporting
Closed
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Sporting's pursuit of Gedion Zelalem reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 80% probability of the defensive midfielder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Sporting has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Gedion Zelalem (28).
- Sporting has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Gedion Zelalem.
- The absence of key players at Sporting who play in the same position as Gedion Zelalem increases his chances of playing a significant role in the short term and allows him to establish himself as a valuable asset in Sporting's squad.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Rémi Walter, Andreu Fontàs)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Rémi Walter, Andreu Fontàs)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Nemanja Radoja)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
There are no cons known for this rumourAlternatives of Sporting
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
45.9
46.3
|
Žan Benedičič |
 Triglav
|
€50K |
|
45.8
55.0
|
E. Safin |
 Pendikspor
|
€0.3M |
|
45.8
45.8
|
Denis Bošnjak |
 Domzale
|
€0.1M |
|
45.8
57.0
|
Daniel Williams |
 The New Saints
|
€84.6K |
|
45.7
45.7
|
Chuangyi Lin | Qingdao Hainiu | €0.4M |
|
45.7
51.1
|
Leo Smith |
The New Saints
|
€50K |
|
45.6
45.6
|
Erick Brendon |
 Ostersunds
|
€50K |
|
45.5
46.2
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Tom Crawford |
 Altrincham
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€82.3K |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| Fábio Vieira | 30-07-2025 | Report | |
| Jurriën Timber | 23-06-2025 | Report | |
| Riccardo Calafiori | 17-03-2025 | Report | |
| Ayden Heaven | 29-01-2025 | Report |
Gedion Zelalem
DM, M (C)
Skill: 44.5
Pot: 44.7
Team
New Mexico United
New Mexico United
ETV
€50K
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€40K – €60K
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Who is Gedion Zelalem?
Gedion Zelalem (USA) is a a deep lying playmaker and currently plays for New Mexico United. Gedion Zelalem is 28 years old (1997/01/26) and he is 180cm tall. His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 6. Gedion Zelalem has also been used as a box to box midfielder and as a ball winning midfielder.
Gedion Zelalem's current transfer value is between €40K and €60K. His last transfer was from Lokomotiva to New Mexico Utd in 2025.
Gedion Zelalem latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
