FC Porto opens academy in Mexico, with Layún as ambassador | OneFootball

FC Porto announced this Wednesday the opening of a new Dragon Force football school in Mexico.

After the launch of the first Dragon Force school on Mexican soil, in Monterrey, it is now Mexico City, the country’s capital, that has become the new focus of the dragons’ expansion.

Michele Montesi, Head of FC Porto’s Strategy Office, highlighted the importance of this new phase in expanding and strengthening the dragons’ connection to Mexican football.

“This project represents another step in FC Porto’s international growth and in strengthening our presence in a strategic market such as Mexico. Through Dragon Force, we want to bring the Club’s methodology, values and identity to new communities, creating opportunities for young athletes and bringing FC Porto closer to a country with enormous passion for football,” he said.

This new FC Porto venture comes through a partnership with Highlands International School, a leading educational institution in Mexico, and with Miguel Layún, a former dragons player between 2015/16 and 2017/18.

The former Mexico international will be the ambassador of the new Dragon Force school in Mexico City. Layún expressed satisfaction and motivation to get this new project underway.

“For me, it is very special to be part of this project with FC Porto, a club that marked my career and represents excellence in player development,” he said.

The former FC Porto player also highlighted the local importance of this initiative, aimed at boosting young Mexicans and strengthening ties with Portuguese football. “We want to create real opportunities for young Mexicans to grow in a competitive, educational environment with strong values. This is only the beginning of a journey that we believe can generate new opportunities for youth football in Mexico.”

With this new school, FC Porto intends to continue strengthening its ties with Mexican football and to project its brand beyond borders.

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