Racing Santander want €20m, FC Porto pull out of race for Puerta | OneFootball

Gustavo Puerta was at one point linked with FC Porto and was on the Dragons’ list of targets, but, as Bola na Rede had already reported, he is no longer part of the national champions’ plans. Colombian journalist Pipe Sierra has now revealed more details.

Racing Santander are asking for 20 million euros for the Colombia international, who stood out in La Liga 2 and at the 2026 World Cup. The fee was considered too high by several clubs, including Bologna, Hull City, Valencia and FC Porto, leading to the collapse of the negotiations.

According to the same source, Zenit are currently the main club interested in the player, although an agreement for the transfer is still far off. At 23, Gustavo Puerta comes off a season in which he made 33 appearances for Racing Santander, as well as a solid 2026 World Cup, with five matches for the Cafeteros. Overall, he scored three goals and provided two assists.

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