Vítor Pinto on Farioli exit: Chelsea sometimes lose their heads | OneFootball

In recent statements, Vítor Pinto, journalist from Record, analyzed the possibility of Francesco Farioli potentially leaving FC Porto, following interest associated with Chelsea FC.

According to Vítor Pinto, the work developed by Farioli at FC Porto naturally places him on the radar of international clubs, even though it was thought that this interest would arise more in the medium term. The journalist emphasizes that Farioli is a coach from a very prestigious school, often compared to Roberto De Zerbi, whom he assisted, so his inclusion on a list of potential targets for Chelsea is not a surprise.

Nevertheless, according to the information he has, Vítor Pinto assures that, at the moment, the situation is not causing alarm at FC Porto. The internal perception is that Farioli does not intend to leave at this stage and, moreover, there is no concrete offer from the English club.

However, the journalist acknowledges that there is a factor that generates immediate concern among the Porto universe: FC Porto's history with Chelsea. Vítor Pinto recalls that the London club has already hired two Porto coaches during times of great sporting success.

José Mourinho left for Chelsea after winning the national championship twice, several domestic titles, the UEFA Cup, and the Champions League. Later, André Villas-Boas accepted an offer of around 15 million euros, a decision that was widely criticized at the time for abandoning a project that many believed could continue at the highest European level, after the Europa League victory in 2011 and almost absolute domestic dominance.

For Vítor Pinto, it is precisely the fact that it is Chelsea emerging in this context that generates greater apprehension. The journalist considers that the English club, with all due respect, does not always show balance in its sports management, sometimes being impulsive in its decisions. This instability, he concludes, can create a high-risk scenario for any coach who accepts to join such a project.

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