Farioli: “I hope the president strikes a good deal for Diogo Costa” | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli, the FC Porto coach, spoke at a press conference about the Europa League debut against Salzburg, a match scheduled for this Thursday. After Diogo Costa admitted negotiations to extend his contract, the coach commented on the matter.

Extension of Diogo Costa’s contract

“For me, as a coach, it’s obvious that we have one of the three best goalkeepers in the world on our team. It’s a privilege for the coaching staff. He has a remarkable way of wearing the captain’s armband. He’s an example, and these are not just words—he really is a special guy. I hope the president has a good negotiation and the contract is renewed.”

Objective: to make history?

“For us, it’s important to focus on the present. Results generate good vibes in the city. We’re lucky because when we give one, they give back two, with their support. With this good start, the results are good and the performances are ‘ok’, but believe me, there’s a lot to improve. The consistency isn’t there yet for the full 90 minutes. Against Rio Ave, we had some blackout moments. Tomorrow, the level will be higher and we don’t want any interruptions.”

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.