FC Porto not seeking Thiago Silva successor, defence settled

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·22. Mai 2026

FC Porto not seeking Thiago Silva successor, defence settled

Thiago Silva will not remain in FC Porto’s squad, but the Dragons do not intend to go into the market looking for a replacement for the Brazilian. According to the newspaper Record, Francesco Farioli and the blue-and-white hierarchy are satisfied with the group of centre-backs already in the team.

Therefore, Jan Bendarek, Jakub Kiwior, Nehuén Pérez and Dominik Prpic are guaranteed a place at FC Porto in 206/27. Pablo Rosario or Alan Varela could also fill that position if necessary.

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Nehuén Pérez is the main new development, since the Argentine was sidelined for several months due to injury and now becomes the leading alternative to the Polish duo, who played a decisive role in FC Porto’s title win. Dominik Prpic appears as the fourth option, with fewer chances of getting minutes.

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