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Image rights scupper Boateng's Sporting move

Forward Kevin-Prince Boateng will not be moving to Sporting Lisbon after negotiations over a transfer collapsed.

Kevin-Prince Boateng's proposed move from Schalke to Sporting Lisbon has broken down because of a disagreement over the player's image rights.

The Ghana international was suspended indefinitely by his club, alongside Sidney Sam, following a Bundesliga defeat to Cologne in May.

Sam has since been welcomed back into the squad, but Boateng looked certain to join the 18-time Portuguese champion following negotiations this week.

However, Sporting confirmed on Wednesday that talks had fallen through due to failing to agree personal terms.