Villas-Boas: “At FC Porto, the academy is more than a stepping stone” | OneFootball

Reacting to the under-15s’ championship triumph, André Villas-Boas highlighted FC Porto’s memorable season. In a statement, the Dragons’ president underlined the “undeniable milestone” and “absolutely incredible” achievement.

“FC Porto has just achieved a historic clean sweep in Portuguese football. With the National Under-15 Championship title, we add this trophy to the National Under-17, Under-19 and Senior Championships, capping an absolutely extraordinary season across all competitive levels. It is an undeniable milestone. An absolutely incredible feat.”

“FC Porto has once again asserted itself clearly, unmistakably and dominantly across the board in Portuguese football, from the senior team to the youth ranks.”

André Villas-Boas also used this Sunday to recall the achievements of 1985/86 and 1997/98, something only FC Porto has managed in Portuguese football.

“Before this season, and since 2010/11, FC Porto had won only six of the 39 national titles in the Under-19, Under-17 and Under-15 age groups. This clean sweep therefore carries even deeper meaning: it is not only a historic achievement, but also confirmation of a change in direction, method and ambition in our youth development project.”

“At FC Porto, youth development is not just a stepping stone. It is a strategic pillar. It is the sporting, economic and financial foundation of a club that wants to win today without mortgaging tomorrow. (…) This level of excellence will not make us slow down. On the contrary: it will motivate us to do even better,” he concluded.

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