Seko Fofana on Farioli: “His style really suits me” | OneFootball

Seko Fofana was officially announced this Monday – the last day of the transfer window in Portugal – as a reinforcement for FC Porto. The Dragons have agreed with Rennes on the loan of the midfielder until the end of the season, without a purchase option, aiming to cover a potential departure of Tomás Pérez or Stephen Eustáquio. It should be noted that the Canadian international may continue his career in the United States.

Fofana, a 30-year-old Ivorian midfielder, played 12 matches for Rennes this season, scoring one goal, and has previously represented clubs such as Al Ettifaq, Al Nassr (Saudi Arabia), Lens, Udinese, Bastia, and Fulham.

See the statements released by the club's official channels:

FC Porto: “It is a pleasure to join this historic club, which is internationally recognized for its success. I am delighted to be here with my family. I know the club will welcome me, and I feel I will be able to show my talent here.”

Francesco Farioli: “I have already spoken with him, and he told me a lot about the club. I already knew him as a coach, he managed teams against which I played, he has a style of play that I really like, he is an ambitious man and has many characteristics that are close to my personality, so I am very happy to be here.”

Knowledge: “I already knew FC Porto, it is a very big and historic club that has a great thirst for victories. Great players who have been very successful have passed through here. What the team is doing this year is exceptional, they are respected worldwide. I am very happy to be here.”

Adaptation: “I have had several experiences in different countries and have always adapted quickly, which is an advantage I have. I am very happy to be here and want to bring all this experience to the team's daily life in order to achieve the goals set by the club.”

Self-portrait: “I am a player who always gives my best, I like to push myself. It's a bit difficult to describe myself, but I am a very strong athlete physically, capable of scoring goals, technically gifted, and with personality. I am not afraid of anything.”

“La Famiglia Portista”: “This slogan portrays the hard work necessary to achieve positive results and also tells us that we can never be satisfied with what we have already achieved. Together, we must always want more, we must strive to make all efforts and always play together for the club.”

Confidence: “Coming in January is always difficult because it involves integrating into the team's dynamics and routines. It is a challenge, but we all have the same goals. What my colleagues are doing is exceptional, and my integration will be easy. I will try to bring my experience to the day-to-day, and we will achieve great feats together.”

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