“At FC Porto, every season is demanding” | OneFootball

FC Porto’s under-17 team began the new season in Crestuma, with Manuel Prata leading the first training session of the national youth champions. Among the 29 players present at the start of preparations was Henrique Maduro, who revealed the ambition conveyed by the former under-15 coach: to build “a strong and united group”, capable of “bringing joy to the fans” and allowing the youngsters to “move closer to the goal, which is to reach the first team”. “At FC Porto every season is demanding, that is our identity,” stresses the 16-year-old midfielder, who recently signed his first professional contract.

Daily improvement“The feeling is good at the start of the season. We’ve already had a talk with the staff and the group, and we’re together, we’re united, and we’re looking to develop every day. If we improve by 1% each day, we’ll be able to get closer to the goal, which is reaching the first team.”

Manuel Prata’s instructions“The coach told us that the group has to be strong and united. We can’t be a group that drifts apart; we have to be a compact group that wants to win.”

FC Porto’s identity“At FC Porto every season is demanding, that is our identity. We have to know very well what the Club’s four pillars are and bring joy to the fans.”

First season at under-17 level“I’ll keep doing my job, always focused on the goal and waiting for things to happen.”

Goals for 2026/27“I want to be a better Henrique, more prepared, and to achieve my goal and live up to expectations in the best way possible.”

Message for the fans“This team is committed to bringing joy to the Club, and I hope the fans will join us on this journey.”

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