Otávio moves to Qatar to play for Al Rayyan | OneFootball

Otávio, a Portugal international and midfielder who was under contract with FC Porto for nine seasons, is set to join Qatar’s Al Rayyan. The player signed until 2028, with an option for a further season, according to Maisfutebol.

The 31-year-old midfielder terminated his contract with Saudi side Al Qadisiyah, with whom he was tied until the end of the season, and is now preparing to play for the current Qatar League Cup holders. The team will compete this season in the AFC Champions League Two, the continent’s second-tier club competition.

At his new club, Otávio will wear the No. 25 shirt and will share the dressing room with brothers André and Diogo Amaro, as well as Serbia international Aleksandar Mitrovic, among other players.

Three years ago, Al Nassr paid FC Porto €60 million to sign Otávio, who would go on to leave on a free transfer in 2025 to join Al Qadisiyah.

Born in João Pessoa, in the Brazilian state of Paraíba, the midfielder came through at Internacional, but spent most of his career in Portugal with FC Porto and Vitória. For the national team, he earned 22 caps.

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