Rodrigo Mora returns to Olival stronger, physically and mentally | OneFootball

Rodrigo Mora is one of the players set to report for duty at Olival as early as Wednesday, with renewed goals and fresher legs after a summer in which, unlike last year, he was actually able to rest. In 2025, the young playmaker was part of the Portugal squad that won the Nations League and also represented FC Porto at the Club World Cup, which took away precious time he could have used to recover physically and mentally.

On top of the increased competitive demands, Mora also had to deal with off-field issues that naturally affected him, especially given that he was only 17 at the time. After months of “carrying” FC Porto, the number 86 quickly realized that his role in the team would be different this season, with Farioli placing him in a secondary position behind Gabri Veiga. The fact that he did not get the number 10 shirt was also a topic during pre-season, followed by a transfer saga involving Al-Ittihad that ultimately ended without a move. It was, therefore, a turbulent summer, followed by a season that ended in collective success, although individually his numbers fell short of what he had produced in the past.

After taking stock and with his dream of becoming champion with FC Porto now fulfilled, Rodrigo Mora headed off for a well-earned break, without neglecting his physical condition. The youngster fully completed the training plan the Porto coaching staff had prepared for his holidays and is now ready to return at full strength for the start of pre-season work. With no transfer rumors for now, the playmaker returns eager to strengthen his standing in the team, looking to regain the attacking influence—at least in terms of goals and assists—that he had in his first season with the senior side. Stronger than ever, physically and mentally, the 18-year-old midfielder believes he is ready to take the next step, which means establishing himself once and for all as a starter at FC Porto.

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