FC Porto bring Eirik Granaas to Olival to work with Farioli | OneFootball

FC Porto’s confidence in Eirik Granaas’ potential and development is high, and the young midfielder signed from Fredrikstad will quickly be integrated into the blue-and-white club’s professional football setup. According to information gathered by A BOLA, the 16-year-old player, who cost the Dragons’ SAD €1.8 million — plus €1.5 million in bonuses dependent on objectives — will report to the CTFD Jorge Costa, in Olival, on July 1 (Wednesday next week) to begin working under… Francesco Farioli.

The indication that the Nordic prodigy would stay close to the national champions’ first team had already been given by FC Porto when the transfer was made official, and our newspaper knows that the Italian coach may observe him from the start of the 2026/27 pre-season. At the same time, Granaas will have the opportunity to adapt among more experienced players, alongside teammates with greater experience, absorbing the principles of portismo from day one. If he makes a good impression, he could earn opportunities in the short or medium term, but for now the intention is to give him competitive minutes with the B team, coached by João Brandão.

Presented as an FC Porto signing last Saturday, Eirik Granaas used the weekend to return to his native Norway before his definitive move to Invicta. On Monday morning, he surprised his former teammates by appearing at Fredrikstad’s training center, saying goodbye in a calmer way.

The 16-year-old midfielder will then have the chance to start building a good impression with Farioli and, who knows, secure a place in the training camp in England. The future looks promising for the Dragon’s (latest) Nordic jewel…

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