FC Porto in talks over new Seko Fofana loan with Rennes | OneFootball

FC Porto are considering bringing Seko Fofana back. The Ivorian midfielder, who currently plays for Rennes, is once again on the Dragons’ radar, as they aim to negotiate a new loan after the player’s spell at the club in the second half of last season.

Signed in January, Fofana quickly earned an important role in the Porto squad and helped them win the national championship, scoring three goals in 18 matches. The experience at the Dragão is said to have been positive for the midfielder, who was also reportedly pleased with the city and the atmosphere at the club. FC Porto see the player’s return as a solution to strengthen an area of the pitch that was left short following Rodrigo Mora’s departure to Roma.

The Dragons are said to be negotiating with Rennes over the terms of a new loan. With no place in the French club’s plans, Fofana is looking for an alternative to continue his career.

The midfielder’s salary, estimated at around six million euros gross per year, is the main obstacle to the deal. Even so, participation in the Champions League and the player’s willingness could work in Porto’s favour. Although there are other interested clubs, Fofana will give priority to FC Porto, in an operation that could return an important element to the team’s title-winning campaign.

At the press conference ahead of the match against Arouca, Francesco Farioli did not rule out the midfielder’s return.

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