Alarcón gone, Utrecht makes it permanent
FC Utrecht has exercised the purchase option on Ángel Alarcón, making his move from FC Porto permanent. The 20-year-old Spaniard had been on loan and did enough to convince the Dutch side to trigger the clause (1) (7). Utrecht presented him like a star — that tells you how highly they rate him (9).
Loaned players could bring in nearly €30M
FC Porto's loan army is delivering. The club could raise close to €30 million this summer from players currently out on temporary deals, giving the squad a serious financial boost ahead of the window (2).
Evanilson adds another €2M to the coffers
The deal that sent Evanilson to Bournemouth keeps paying. FC Porto just earned an additional €2 million from clauses in the original transfer (4). Every bit counts.
Yoan Pereira locked in until 2031
The club has secured Yoan Pereira on a long-term deal running through 2031, protecting a valuable asset for years to come (5).
Atlético circling William Gomes
Atlético Madrid are watching your winger William Gomes. Interest is firm but nothing is agreed yet — one to keep an eye on as summer approaches (3).
Farioli: Ajax spell tops Porto title
Former Porto assistant Francesco Farioli says his time at Ajax ranks above winning the league with you. Ouch. He called the Ajax period his best achievement in football (8).
Fan-reaktioner
The mood on the Alarcón news is mixed. Some fans see it as the right call — he wasn't breaking through — while others wonder about the timing and the fee. One thread on the Evanilson qualification bonus also popped up, with supporters curious about what triggers the extra €2M. Read the full Alarcón discussion here.