André Silva signing held up by Villas-Boas' vacation
Your second signing for 2026/27 is done – medicals completed, everything agreed. But the official announcement for André Silva won't come until later this week. The holdup? President André Villas-Boas is on vacation and the formalities are waiting for his return (5). Frustrating, but it's a done deal. Silva will be a Porto player.
Conceição opens up – and won't rule out Benfica
Sérgio Conceição has finally broken his silence on his Porto exit, admitting it was not easy. "A minha saída do FC Porto não foi fácil," he said (3). But the headline that will twist the knife: asked about coaching Benfica one day, Conceição did not close the door. "Era difícil, mas não posso dizer nunca" (4). He revealed he spoke with Luís Filipe Vieira about the possibility. For a man who once said he couldn't see himself coaching another Portuguese club, this stings.
Chermiti on the radar
Portuguese U21 international Chermiti is being linked with a move to the Dragão. The 21-year-old is valued at €25M by his Scottish club, and PSV and Galatasaray are also circling (1). One to watch, but the price tag means this isn't straightforward.
Lucas Stassin wants out – Porto in the mix
Belgian striker Lucas Stassin, 21, is pushing for a summer move after outgrowing Ligue 2, and Porto are in talks (2). He's a profile that fits the recent recruitment trend – young, hungry, and looking for a step up. Nothing advanced yet, but the interest is real.
Fan reactions
The Conceição-Benfica quotes have hit hard. On Reddit, the mood is raw – many fans feel the betrayal runs deeper given his history with the club. At the same time, the André Silva delay is being met with shrugs rather than panic; most just want it done. Join the discussion