Diogo Costa shielded by Farioli: “I don’t want to attract clubs” | OneFootball

Diogo Costa's performances at the Club World Cup did not go unnoticed, but Francesco Farioli was keen to highlight the goalkeeper's importance in Porto's setup, ruling out, for now, the possibility of a move in the transfer market.

“We know how good he is, it is not a surprise at all, but he is our captain, he will be our captain. I spoke with him a few days ago, he was focused on the national team at the Club World Cup, now he will have a few days to recharge his batteries and refresh himself, and then come back and help us next season,” he said.

As for the constant interest in the Portuguese international, the coach was straightforward: “I do not want my words to attract the interest of other clubs, only to say that hopefully he comes back soon. FC Porto is his home. I always wish him the best for his career, but hopefully his career will be here with us at FC Porto.”

Farioli also added that, despite having arrived and won titles, the demands are now different: “Forgetting what we achieved has to be our main mantra on the one hand, and on the other remembering how we did things.”

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