André Silva sends message before FC Porto return: “Never give up” | OneFootball

André Silva’s return to FC Porto is getting ever closer to being officially sealed. While awaiting his formal presentation, scheduled for the start of next week, the Portuguese forward shared a video on social media in which he spoke about his competitive mindset, the role models who shaped his career and the way he approaches challenges on and off the pitch.

“Determination means facing various challenges, whether because of yourself or the circumstances, and still putting in the same energy, or even more energy, to overcome them and reach your goal,” he said.

The striker explained which players inspired him most over the years and highlighted some of the qualities of names such as Thierry Henry, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Samuel Eto’o and Cristiano Ronaldo. In an exercise in self-analysis, André Silva believes his main difference is his ability to create danger in very little time and in very little space. He also recalled a difficult moment in his career, when advice from his father helped him move forward.

“I remember going through a very frustrating moment and my father suggesting that I do the same thing I do in video games. Even though I wasn’t getting past levels or the difficulties I had, I kept playing and ended up improving and overcoming them. The lesson is not to give up and to keep fighting with everything I have,” he recalled.

André Silva, 30, is returning to the club where he came through the ranks and took his first steps in professional football, after his spell at Elche. The Portugal international will arrive on a free transfer and is expected to add experience and goalscoring ability to Porto’s attack for the 2026/27 season.

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