De Jong leaves after one season
Luuk de Jong is out. The Dutch striker confirmed he is leaving FC Porto after just one season, in which a cruciate ligament injury limited him to only seven appearances. "Het voelt nu niet gepast," De Jong said about the timing of his departure (2) (5).
The 35-year-old has not hidden that his injury-plagued year shaped the decision not to extend his contract (2) (5). As for what comes next, De Jong ruled out a return to FC Twente, stating PSV is the only Dutch club he would play for (4). But he also made it clear: "Stoppen is ook een mogelijkheid." Retirement is on the table (6).
Zé Pedro still waiting for his medal
FC Porto won the league, but Zé Pedro has yet to receive his championship medal. The defender revealed people have actually contacted him claiming to have it. "Já me contactaram a dizer que têm a medalha para mim," he said (3). A bizarre situation for a title winner.
Fan-reaktioner
The De Jong news has hit the subreddit hard, fans are calling it a "what could have been" story, with many pointing to the cruciate ligament injury as the cruel turning point. Some are already debating whether the club should have handled the medical situation differently. Read the full discussion here.
