Akam Hashim on FC Porto's radar after World Cup breakthrough | OneFootball

FC Porto have reportedly shown interest in Akam Hashim and may already be in the race to secure the signing of the Iraqi centre-back, who plays for Al-Zawra. Even so, so far there have been no negotiations opened with the player’s club.

At 27, the Erbil-born footballer plays as a centre-back, stands 1.86 metres tall and is under contract with the Iraqi club until June 2026. The process is only expected to move forward after the World Cup, when the player intends to decide what the next step in his career will be.

In addition to Porto’s interest, Akam Hashim also has offers from Turkish football, which could increase the competition for a player who has gained international attention in recent weeks. At the World Cup, the centre-back stood out in Iraq’s defeat to France, a match in which the Iraqi national team lost and in which the defender was considered one of the team’s best performers.

Given this context, FC Porto are looking to get ahead of the competition to secure an option for the heart of the defence. For now, the matter remains under consideration by the player, who is only expected to make a final decision after his participation in the international competition comes to an end.

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