Luuk de Jong to undergo surgery next week | OneFootball

Luuk de Jong, 35 years old, joined FC Porto last summer with the mission of strengthening the attack and quickly established himself in the blue and white locker room, despite two difficult periods due to injuries. The Dutch international was sidelined for about two and a half months and now, a partial tear of the anterior cruciate ligament will keep him off the pitch for the rest of the season. According to Record, after opting for surgery instead of conservative treatment, De Jong – who is undergoing rehabilitation at Olival – is expected to have the operation as early as next week, most likely in the Netherlands, while remaining under the close supervision of FC Porto’s medical department.

Although his contract ends in June, the striker has a clause that extends the contract for another season, until 2027, whose activation has not yet been officially discussed, as it is a decision that requires careful consideration and full agreement. Even so, both the SAD led by André Villas-Boas and the football structure are in agreement: the professional attitude, influence within the group, and the quality he has shown in such a short time make Luuk de Jong a player whose continuity is more than justified, even at a time when physical limitations prevent him from standing out on the field.

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