André Villas-Boas wants over €50m for Mora | OneFootball

FC Porto and Roma took steps towards reaching an agreement for the transfer of Rodrigo Mora on Tuesday night, but negotiations became deadlocked over the conditions that could turn the purchase option into an obligation. Porto’s SAD is holding firm: the deal will only go ahead if the giallorossi accept criteria that make activating the acquisition clause relatively straightforward. Otherwise, the process could be called off.

As A BOLA reported on Tuesday, FC Porto rejected the various proposals submitted by Roma and responded with a kind of counteroffer. At issue is a loan deal, with a €10 million fee, accompanied by a purchase option set at €40 million, to which bonuses and possibly a percentage of a future sale could be added. That option would become mandatory upon the fulfilment of certain objectives.

It is precisely on this point that the main disagreement between the clubs lies. FC Porto remains open to finding with Roma a formula that pleases all parties and allows Mora’s move to the Italian capital. At this stage, however, it will be up to the giallorossi to resume contact with the Dragons so that the process can move forward, with Jorge Mendes directly overseeing the talks.

André Villas-Boas does not intend to give up the amount he considers appropriate for the departure of one of the squad’s greatest talents. The aim is to secure a total fee close to, or above, €50 million, and to attach to the purchase option a high probability of it becoming mandatory, thus ensuring, at least to a large extent, the desired financial return. For that reason, Porto’s management believes that the targets linked to Roma’s future purchase of Mora cannot be based on unrealistic or very difficult scenarios to achieve, such as, for example, winning a Serie A title that has eluded the club for quite some time.

Despite the impasse, there is consensus that Gasperini wants Mora in the squad. The young attacking midfielder is also seeking greater continuity and, not finding that regularity at his boyhood club, is open to the possibility of taking on a new challenge. Even so, there are still important issues to be resolved at the negotiating table and, for now, the number 86 remains under Farioli’s orders, preparing for Saturday’s match against Rio Ave.

Incoming plans include a midfielder… if Mora is transferred

Francesco Farioli has told FC Porto’s leadership structure that he would like to have another midfielder if Rodrigo Mora leaves the club this summer. The coach has already identified the desired profile: the departure of the number 86 should lead to the signing of a player with characteristics similar to Froholdt’s, capable of offering physical strength, presence in the box and, preferably, finishing quality.

It was in this context that Quinten Timber was yesterday linked with Porto’s interest. However, according to information gathered by A BOLA, the SAD has not contacted Marseille about the 25-year-old Netherlands international, a former teammate of Inbeom Hwang at Feyenoord and a player Farioli knows from the time when both were involved in Dutch football.

In a playing model that is highly demanding from a tactical point of view, Mora ultimately does not fit in completely. The young Olival prospect had an irregular role in 2025/26 and does not want to go through a similar situation again next season. For that reason, he accepts that a move could be important to continue developing and to prevent his competitive growth from being held back.

Even so, Rodrigo Mora will not push to leave FC Porto, whether for Roma or any other club. Thus, if he remains in the squad under Francesco Farioli, the scenario will be different and Porto’s midfield will be complete.

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