Villas-Boas promises “raid” on the market after Samu injury | OneFootball

André Villas-Boas has said that FC Porto will go into the market in search of a striker.

The Dragons’ president commented on Samu’s injury and explained that the Spanish forward’s recovery time, together with Moffi’s already confirmed departure, is decisive in this decision. At the same time, he offered very strong praise for João Afonso, the 19-year-old goalkeeper recently signed from Santa Clara.

«We are going into the market for a striker because we need to create some room. Our forecast for Samu’s return is October; then there is the readjustment to top-level competition and the team’s pace during October, so we would say that at least by November Samu will be at 100%, and until then FC Porto has to strengthen itself», he admits.

«He is, without a doubt, a prospect and a goalkeeper in whom we place great hopes of earning his place one day. From what we have analysed from a technical point of view, we believe he does have all the conditions to be a great goalkeeper for FC Porto’s future and an important player for the National Team», he adds.

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