FC Porto sign former V. Guimarães winger | OneFootball

Cornelius Hudson is returning to Portugal to formalize his connection with FC Porto. The American forward, 31, terminated his contract with the Romanian team Vâlcea – who face Sporting on Wednesday (7:30 PM) – and will land in Invicta this Saturday to undergo medical tests and join the squad led by Fernando Sá. The news reported by the portal “Basketball News” was confirmed by Maisfutebol.

Originally from Dallas, Hudson stood out while playing for Vitória de Guimarães in 2023/23, averaging 21 points, seven rebounds, one steal, and three assists in 31 games. Athletic, clever, and fast, he is 2.01 meters tall and shows the ability to dominate the game near the basket, as well as being an effective shooter from the three-point range. Due to these characteristics and his last name Crabtree, he is also nicknamed “crab” – “crab” in English.

During his stay in Portugal, the American forward confessed his ambition to play for a club like FC Porto, highlighting the city's involvement and the team's European projection.

As a curiosity, Hudson – who will turn 32 on December 29 – is the younger brother of Michael Crabtree, a former NFL “star,” aged 38.

Cornelius Hudson was FC Porto's reserved bet to replace another American, Allen Flanigan, 24, who wore the jersey only once. Out of the FIBA Europe Cup, the dragons are in seventh place in the League, with eight points – the same as Sp. Braga, Esgueira, and Queluz – two points behind the four-time champion and leader Benfica.

This Saturday afternoon (2:30 PM), the blue and whites visit the eagles at the start of the sixth round of the regular phase. It is noteworthy that Benfica remains undefeated. This match serves as a “warm-up” for the Super Cup, scheduled for December 21 in Coimbra.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.