Marko Grujic joins AEK, says goodbye to FC Porto: "I gave my all" | OneFootball

Marko Grujic bid farewell to FC Porto this Tuesday, after being officially announced at AEK in Greece. The Serbian midfielder joins the Athens club on a free transfer, after parting ways with the blue and whites, and his departure allows FC Porto to save two million euros in salaries.

Grujic signed for one season with the Greeks, with an option for two more.

This morning, the player took to social media to say goodbye to FC Porto.

“Five years representing the blue and white. Eight titles. It was an adventure of a thousand great memories and there was also a challenging moment. Last season was very difficult for me due to a serious injury. I worked every day to return as quickly as possible to help the team and play again wearing the jersey of this great club. Thank you all for helping me get back to doing what I love most. I always gave my all, fighting with the spirit that represents FC Porto. Now I am just another fan! Our supporters have been special to me since day one and I hope it will be a great season. Now we all have to support the Pride of the North. Porto will always be in my heart,” he wrote on Instagram.

The 29-year-old player was not part of coach Francesco Farioli's plans for the new season. In the four official matches of the blue and whites this season, he did not play any minutes.

Last season, he suffered a serious injury and had not played since October, when he played 77 minutes in the Europa League against Manchester United.

Grujic cost FC Porto nine million euros when he arrived at Dragão from Liverpool. He played 140 games and scored four goals for the blue and whites.

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