Portal dos Dragões
·1 aprile 2026
Tiago Silva wins over Farioli: Braga call-up, Porto deal to 2031, scores

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·1 aprile 2026

Tiago Silva is going through a period of clear emergence at FC Porto. The young midfielder has received praise from Francesco Farioli in recent weeks, renewed his contract with the Dragons until 2031, and has been getting increasingly closer to the first team squad.
In recent training sessions, Tiago Silva started in a practice match integrated into the first team’s routine and also made his mark by scoring the first goal in that context. The player’s development has been closely monitored by Porto’s structure, at a time when Farioli remains attentive to academy players with the potential to make the step up.
The midfielder’s progress had already earned internal recognition, with the Italian coach publicly highlighting his quality and room for improvement. That journey gained further significance with the call-up for the match in Braga, a clear sign of confidence in a player who has been making the most of his opportunities to impress.
FC Porto is going through a positive spell under the command of Francesco Farioli and recently returned to training after the win in Braga, in a session marked by the integration of B team players due to absences caused by international duty. In that setting, Tiago Silva once again emerged as one of the standout names.
The renewal now made official reinforces the club’s commitment to a homegrown player who continues to take important steps in his development within the blue-and-white world.
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