Seko Fofana has arrived in Porto, set to sign for FC Porto | OneFootball

Seko Fofana arrived in Porto late in the afternoon to join the FC Porto squad. The Cessna Citation that brought the 30-year-old Ivorian international landed more than an hour behind schedule. The midfielder, on loan from Rennes with no option to buy, will be presented tomorrow—the day the winter transfer window closes—as soon as he completes his medical examinations.

Fofana’s integration into the squad is expected to pave the way for the departure of Stephen Eustáquio, who has attracted interest from Major League Soccer and has time to choose the best offer, since the North American market only closes in March. FC Porto’s board will consider official proposals that satisfy the interests of both the club and the player. Tomás Pérez, who has had very limited playing time, also has options in both Portugal and abroad.

Fofana is under contract with Rennes until 2029. Last January, he transferred from Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia for 20 million euros. His stint in the Middle East was not particularly successful, as he was loaned to Al-Ettifaq before moving permanently to the French club. This season, playing for Rennes, he took part in 12 matches and scored one goal. Since starting against Nice on October 26, he has only accumulated 19 minutes across three matches, due to a muscle injury, technical decisions, and an absence of just over a month to compete in the Africa Cup of Nations.

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