FC Porto close to agreement with Rennes for Fofana return | OneFootball

Seko Fofana remains on FC Porto’s radar, and Rodrigo Mora’s departure could open the door for the board to try to offer Francesco Farioli the midfielder he rates so highly and with whom he would like to work again in 2026/27.

The player is also open to the possibility of returning to the Dragão, where he felt valued and warmly embraced by the fans during the second half of last season. His connection to the club also seems to remain strong: almost three months after his return to Rennes was announced, on 29 May, the Ivory Coast international still identifies himself as an FC Porto player in the bio of his Instagram account.

According to Ouest-France on Sunday, the board led by André Villas-Boas has already begun talks with Rennes with the aim of securing a new loan deal for Seko Fofana. Negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing and are said to be well advanced for a loan without an option to buy.

At Saturday’s press conference, ahead of the home match against Arouca, Francesco Farioli made it clear he is open to the possibility of having the 31-year-old midfielder back again, something he did not do, for example, in relation to Santiago Giménez, another player linked with FC Porto.

“There are a few possibilities on the table, and we’ll see how things develop. We know the profile of player we want to bring in. Seko is a player loved by everyone and he left good memories here. I speak with him from time to time, but he is not with us at the moment,” said the FC Porto coach.

Judging by the comments from fans on forums and social media, the midfielder’s possible return to the Dragão has been met with enthusiasm. The reaction shows the appreciation for the role he played in winning the title in 2025/26.

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