Mattia Zanotti on FC Porto's radar for the right flank | OneFootball

FC Porto have made exploratory contacts regarding Mattia Zanotti, an Italian right-back who plays for Lugano in Switzerland and is among the names being monitored ahead of the transfer market.

Zanotti is 23 and is viewed as a player still developing in a position that continues to require attention from Porto’s hierarchy. The defender came through Inter’s academy and senior setup before continuing his career in Swiss football, where he has been racking up minutes and catching the eye for Lugano.

A youth international for Italy, Zanotti has also earned several caps for his country’s under-21 side, a detail that further underlines his profile as an already established prospect who has attracted interest from several European clubs.

For now, the right-back’s name is being closely followed by FC Porto, with no indication yet of any definitive progress in negotiations. The process remains at an early stage, with the blue-and-white club assessing the case and the competition for a player who has been steadily gaining attention in the market.

Interest in Zanotti fits into FC Porto’s usual monitoring of young players with room for development and future resale potential. The Italian defender matches that profile and is one of the options under consideration to strengthen the right flank of the team coached by Francesco Farioli.

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