“At FC Porto, every season is demanding” | OneFootball

FC Porto’s under-17 team kicked off the new season in Crestuma, with Manuel Prata leading the first training session of the national juvenile champions. Among the 29 players present at the start of preparations was Henrique Maduro, who revealed the ambition conveyed by the former under-15 coach: to build “a strong and united group,” capable of “bringing joy to the fans” and allowing the youngsters to “be closer to the goal, which is reaching the first team.” “At FC Porto, every season is demanding, that is our identity,” stressed the 16-year-old midfielder, who recently signed a professional contract.

Daily development“The feeling is good at the start of the season. We have already had a talk with the staff and the group, and we are together, we are united, and we will look to develop every day. If we improve by 1% each day, we will be able to get closer to the goal, which is reaching the first team.”

Manuel Prata’s instructions“The coach told us that the group has to be strong and united. We cannot be a group that drifts apart; we have to be a compact group that wants to win.”

FC Porto’s identity“At FC Porto, every season is demanding, that is our identity. We have to know very well what the Club’s four pillars are and bring joy to the fans.”

First season at under-17 level“I will keep doing my work, always focused on the goal and waiting for things to happen.”

Goals for 2026/27“I want to be a better Henrique, better prepared, and able to achieve my goal and live up to it in the best way possible.”

Message for the fans“This team is committed to bringing joy to the Club, and I hope the fans will join us on this journey.”

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