Pietuszewski locked in until 2031
Oskar Pietuszewski has signed a two-year contract extension, keeping the Polish winger at Porto until 2031. The deal was confirmed by the club on Thursday (1). The 21-year-old has been turning heads, he picked up another individual honour in Poland recently and remains one of the most intriguing young attackers on your books.
Farioli eyes PSV's Mauro Júnior
Porto are tracking PSV's Brazilian full-back Mauro Júnior, with Francesco Farioli keen on a player he knows well from the Eredivisie (2). The 27-year-old has an attractive release clause in his PSV contract, which has put several clubs on alert, but Porto are named among the frontrunners (2) (3). Versatile, experienced, and available at the right price.
Villas-Boas on Varandas: 'a very strong animosity'
André Villas-Boas did not hold back when asked about his relationship with Sporting president Frederico Varandas: "a very strong animosity," he admitted, while praising Benfica's Rui Costa in the same breath (4). The Porto president spoke openly on Thursday, giving fans a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the boardroom dynamics at the top of Portuguese football.
Fan reactions
The Oskar renewal landed well. Supporters are calling it a smart move, locking down a young talent with genuine upside before his value spikes. The mood is pragmatic but positive, with most fans seeing the 2031 deal as a signal that the club is planning properly under Farioli. Read the full discussion here.
