Farioli on Diogo Costa: “Airport and roads shut” to keep him at FC Porto | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli made it very clear that he wants to keep Diogo Costa at FC Porto in 2026/27. In an informal tone, the Dragons’ coach said the club intends to “shut down the airport and the roads” when the goalkeeper returns, underlining how highly he values him.

The Italian coach sees Diogo Costa as a key part of the team and wants him to continue being a leading figure in the blue-and-white dressing room. It was also reported that the goalkeeper is expected to wear the captain’s armband, further reinforcing his importance within Porto’s structure.

Farioli added that he has been closely following the player’s situation and is awaiting his return in the coming days after a period of rest. The message is clear: FC Porto want to hold on to one of their most valuable assets at a time when the transfer market could attract interest from several clubs.

Aside from the case of Diogo Costa, the Porto coach acknowledged that the national champions’ market activity has been influenced by the international schedule, admitting the possibility of movement in the coming weeks, both in terms of arrivals and departures.

Thus, FC Porto’s position fits into a strategy of preserving the team’s main figures before the official start of the new season. Diogo Costa continues to be seen as a decisive element in the project led by Francesco Farioli.

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