Farioli: "I hope the president strikes a good deal for Diogo Costa" | OneFootball

Francesco Farioli, the coach of FC Porto, spoke at a press conference about the debut in the Europa League against Salzburg, a match scheduled for this Thursday. After Diogo Costa admitted negotiations to extend his contract, the coach commented on the matter.

Extension of Diogo Costa's contract

"For me, as a coach, it's obvious that we have one of the top three goalkeepers in the world on our team. It's a privilege for the coaching staff. He has a remarkable way of wearing the captain's armband. He's an example and not just in words, he's truly a special guy. I hope that the president has a good negotiation and the contract is renewed."

Goal: to make history?

"For us, it's important to live in the present. The results generate good vibes in the city. We're lucky because when we give one, they give back two, with their support. With this good start, the results are good and the performances are 'ok', but believe me, there's a lot to improve. The consistency isn't there yet for 90 minutes. Against Rio Ave we had some moments of blackout. Tomorrow, the level will be high and we don't want interruptions."

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