Luuk de Jong won't stay at FC Porto | OneFootball

According to zerozero, Luuk de Jong and FC Porto are set to part ways at the end of the current season. The 35-year-old striker, an unexpected addition for the dragons during last season’s unveiling match, is facing a delicate family issue and feels compelled to return to Eindhoven.

De Jong’s contract at the Dragão expires in June, but there was the possibility of automatically extending the deal by one more year if both parties showed interest. However, that will not happen.

In addition to going through a difficult and lengthy recovery from a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee – surgery was carried out in December – Luuk de Jong also has a close family member who is seriously ill in the Netherlands.

The Dutch international feels that this is the right time to return home and help his family in any way he can.

Added to the physical problems and the illness of someone close to him is the issue of age. Luuk de Jong turns 36 in August and does not feel physically capable of giving another season to professional football. Even so, the decision is not completely final.

If Luuk does continue playing, it will only be for a Dutch club.

It is worth noting that the De Jong family formed a strong bond with FC Porto and life in Invicta. They live in the Foz area, are well integrated socially and, if the current circumstances were different, would welcome and embrace a second season with the dragons.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.