FC Porto step up move for Federico Gatti before UEFA deadline

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·2 September 2026

FC Porto step up move for Federico Gatti before UEFA deadline

Federico Gatti wants to play in the Champions League, and FC Porto have until midnight to secure the defender, reveals Nicolò Schira

FC Porto remain in the race for Federico Gatti, who is said to be interested in moving to the Portuguese club. According to Nicolò Schira, the Italian centre-back wants to play in the Champions League, forcing the Dragons to complete the deal before the UEFA registration deadline, which expires at midnight this Wednesday.

According to the same source, the Italy international has already rejected an offer from an English club and is also believed to have turned down Galatasaray, who tried to enter the race with FC Porto to sign the player.