Deal done: Seko Fofana returns to FC Porto | OneFootball

FC Porto are set to complete another summer signing. The blue-and-white club have secured the return of Seko Fofana, who is expected to be officially unveiled as a new signing next week.

The news was reported by French journalist Santi Aouna, a transfer market specialist, who revealed that the deal for the Ivorian midfielder’s return to Portugal has been finalized.

According to the same journalist, who writes for the French outlet Foot Mercato, 31-year-old Seko Fofana will join FC Porto on a season-long loan, with no fee involved.

The midfielder will not, however, be involved in this Sunday’s match against Paris Saint-Germain, in the opening round of Ligue 1, due to a minor muscle injury in one leg.

Farioli had already admitted the return

Seko Fofana played for FC Porto on loan during the second half of last season and established himself as one of the key figures in the blue-and-white midfield. The 31-year-old played an important role in winning the national title, featuring in 18 matches and scoring three goals against Sporting, Braga, and Arouca.

Coach Francesco Farioli had already admitted the possibility of the midfielder returning to FC Porto, along with other players.

“There are several possibilities, several names on the table. In the coming days we will see how things develop and what is accessible from our point of view. We are clear about where we want to go and the type of profile we want to bring in. As for Seko (Fofana), he is a player loved by everyone and he left a very good memory here. I speak to him from time to time, but he is not with us at the moment. In recent days we have seen so many names, and I believe only one will end up joining,” said Farioli at the press conference previewing this Sunday’s clash against Arouca.

Seko Fofana’s possible return could strengthen FC Porto’s midfield, which recently lost young Rodrigo Mora, who was transferred to AS Roma.

The midfielder is under contract with Rennes until June 2029, but he is not part of the French club’s plans for the new season. In fact, Seko Fofana was one of the most expensive signings made by the French side in recent years, after Rennes paid €20 million two seasons ago to sign him from Al Nassr, where he was Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammate.

If completed, this will be FC Porto’s fourth summer signing, following the arrivals of André Silva, João Afonso, and Inbeom Hwang.

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