Tag: Porto

Benfica Ultras Storm Training Ground and Confront Mourinho After Poor Run

Benfica fans
January 2026

Around 200 Benfica supporters entered the Seixal training base to protest results and demand answers, holding a tense meeting with Mourinho, Otamendi and Sabrosa as pressure mounts on the club’s season. Police attended and allowed entry after assurances of a peaceful protest. The group insisted on full access rather than a small delegation, then gathered on a training pitch for an hour-long discussion before leaving, following exits from cups and a league gap to leaders Porto.

Thiago Silva Joins Porto at 41 in Late-Career Return to European Football

Thiago Silva
January 2026

Thiago Silva has signed a short-term contract with Porto at age 41, returning to European football after leaving Fluminense. Porto add his experience as they push for the league title and Europa League knockout rounds. Porto moved for Silva after a defensive injury to Nehuen Perez and to add leadership to a possession-focused system under Francesco Farioli. Silva’s recent workload and fitness were cited as reasons the club believes he can contribute immediately.

Arsenal Cancel Kiwior Flight Amid Hincapie Chase

Jakub Kiwior (Arsenal)
August 2025

Arsenal halted Jakub Kiwior’s transfer to Porto, cancelling a private jet arranged for his travel, as they wait to finalise a deal for Bayer Leverkusen’s Piero Hincapie. Porto had agreed personal terms with Kiwior for a season-long loan with buy clause. Arsenal want Hincapie before sanctioning Kiwior’s exit, but Leverkusen are demanding his £52m release clause be met. Hincapie has agreed personal terms with Arsenal, yet negotiations stall, leaving Kiwior’s proposed £22.5m move to Porto in limbo.

Zinchenko on Porto Radar

Oleksandr Zinchenko (Arsenal)
August 2025

Porto, Fenerbahce, and Real Betis are monitoring Zinchenko, who has fallen out of favour under Mikel Arteta. With one year left on his contract, he may run it down; Myles Lewis-Skelly’s breakout has pushed him down the left-back pecking order.

Aghehowa Rejects Newcastle Move, Commits to Porto

Samu Aghehowa (Porto)
August 2025

ewcastle United’s striker search suffers another setback as 21-year-old Samu Aghehowa chooses to stay at Porto despite Premier League interest. The forward is focused on winning the title and improving his scoring tally. Porto refuse to sell just a year after signing him from Atletico Madrid and are protected by a €100m release clause. Newcastle have already missed out on Benjamin Sesko, while Liverpool had a £110m bid for Alexander Isak rejected.

Man City Consider Diogo Costa as Ederson Future Remains Unclear

Diogo Costa (Porto)
April 2025

Manchester City are tracking Porto’s Diogo Costa as a potential replacement for Ederson, amid uncertainty over the Brazilian’s future.
Costa, Portugal’s No. 1, is represented by the same agent as Ederson. With two years left on his Porto deal, a transfer is possible if he doesn’t renew.

Man City Push for Diogo Costa After Ederson Injury

Diogo Costa (Porto)
April 2025

Manchester City are advancing talks to sign Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa as Ederson’s future becomes uncertain. Costa has a £63m release clause, though City hope to land him for around £50m.
Ederson has attracted Saudi interest, while backup Ortega is wanted by Leverkusen. City’s goalkeeper reshuffle depends on Costa’s valuation and Porto’s willingness to negotiate.

Ansu Fati Wants Summer Exit Amid Lack of Game Time

Ansu Fati (Barcelona)
Summer 2025

Ansu Fati is reportedly eager to leave Barcelona after another frustrating season. Despite his talent, the young forward has found himself on the fringes of Xavi’s plans.
Fati has only played 187 minutes across all competitions this season. Interest in him remains high, with Ajax, Dortmund, Porto, and Besiktas tracking him since January.

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