Many keen, but Farioli sees William Gomes in FC Porto's future | OneFootball

The 2025/2026 season, which ended with FC Porto winning the national championship, boosted the value of some of the Dragons’ main assets on the international market, and William Gomes was one of those cases. In recent weeks, the Brazilian winger has been linked with Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle in the Premier League, Atlético Madrid in La Liga, and Roma in Italy’s Serie A.

Despite the interest surrounding him, the Brazilian, still only 20, was one of the key figures in the blue-and-whites’ 31st title and remains focused on continuing to establish himself with the Dragons. Even so, he does not hide his desire to make the jump to a more competitive league in the near future and, in doing so, secure his financial independence.

So far, no offer or formal contact has been made for the transfer of the player, who is under contract with FC Porto until 2029 and protected by an €80 million release clause. Even so, the summer transfer window is still only just beginning and should bring plenty of movement in Europe’s top leagues, especially after the World Cup, when major deals are expected across various parts of the Old Continent.

What is certain is that FC Porto will remain open to listening to offers, although Francesco Farioli sees him as an essential piece of the club’s future project, also because of the signs that he could reach an even higher competitive level as he gains experience.

The blue-and-whites signed William Gomes from São Paulo in January 2025 for €9 million, taking 80% of his rights and leaving the Brazilian club with the remaining 20% of the economic rights. As a result, the São Paulo side will always be entitled to a percentage of any future transfer involving the player, unless André Villas-Boas decides to anticipate that scenario and try to acquire the remaining share, so that the national champions would own 100% of William Gomes’ rights.

For now, however, that possibility is not on the table, although it may gain traction over the course of next season or if a real “big fish” is truly willing to pay, or at least come close to, the €80 million release clause.

On holiday in São Paulo, William Gomes has made a point of strictly following the physical preparation plan given by FC Porto to all professionals before the break. The Brazilian has been closely sticking to what was set out, as he has shown in videos shared while working on his fitness in the gym.

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