João Afonso signed, Costa succession plan takes shape

João Afonso deal sealed until 2031

João Afonso is yours. The 18-year-old goalkeeper from Santa Clara has agreed a deal with FC Porto running until 2031 (1) (3) (6). Final details are done, it is a long-term bet on one of Portugal's most promising young keepers.

Life after Diogo Costa: €60m clause

The club is already planning for life without Diogo Costa. His release clause sits at €60m, and Porto have been referencing replacement names, with João Afonso now locked in, the succession plan is taking shape (3).

Eustáquio wants Porto return

Eustáquio, currently on loan at Los Angeles FC, has made his intentions clear: "A ideia é voltar ao FC Porto..." (9). The Canadian midfielder wants to return and fight for his place.

Farioli speaks on Ajax exit

New manager Francesco Farioli has spoken warmly about his time at Ajax, praising Alex Kroes and Menno Geelen (2). Nothing controversial, just a reminder that your new boss left Amsterdam with good relationships intact.

Prpic's future under Farioli

Young defender Prpic faces a defining season under Farioli. The new manager's system and trust in youth could open the door for more minutes, or push him to the fringes (8).

Sources

  • 1. record.pt — <![CDATA[ Acordo total: João Afonso vai reforçar o FC Porto até 2031 ]]>
  • 2. fcupdate.nl — Francesco Farioli heeft één iemand bij Ajax zeer hoog zitten ‘als mens’
  • 3. cmjornal.pt — <![CDATA[ FC Porto prepara futuro sem Diogo Costa ]]>
  • 6. record.pt — <![CDATA[ Cobiçado pelo Sporting e a caminho do FC Porto: tudo sobre João Afonso, a nova aposta para a baliza dos dragões ]]>
  • 8. abola.pt — FC Porto: o que a nova época e Farioli reservam para Prpic
  • 9. record.pt — <![CDATA[ Eustáquio fala do futuro: «A ideia é voltar ao FC Porto...» ]]>
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