Chicago Fire consider move for André Franco after serious injury | OneFootball

The future of André Franco at Chicago Fire will be decided in the coming weeks. The MLS club will inform FC Porto, already in November, whether they will exercise the option to purchase 50 percent of the Portuguese midfielder's rights, set at 1.1 million euros, plus one million in variables. The decision will largely depend on the team's performance in the playoff against Philadelphia Union.

André Franco's loan, like that of Gabriel Veron, ends on December 31, 2025, which imposes some urgency on the decisions of the clubs involved. Despite the serious injury that keeps him off the field, the midfielder trained at Sporting left a good impression in the United States. Before the stoppage, he participated in only six matches, recorded four assists, and stood out as one of the team's main creative forces.

On October 22, Franco underwent surgery on his right knee in California after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament tear against Inter Miami, in a historic 5-3 victory over Messi's team. He is currently recovering in the United States, under the supervision of Chicago Fire's medical department, a sign that the club continues to believe in his potential and wishes to keep him close.

With the outcome of the playoff and André Franco's recovery underway, the next month will be crucial for the future of the Porto midfielder in the MLS.

Besides Franco, there are two other players loaned by FC Porto whose futures require quick decisions. Gabriel Veron also sees his loan to Juventude, in Brazil, ending on December 31. Iván Jaime is on loan until June 30, but Montreal has until January 31 to exercise, at a discount, the purchase of his rights for 5M€.

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