At the age of thirty-six, Joao Moutinho was able to make a big return to Portugal and wear the colors of FC Porto, ten years after he left the club.
to Joao MoutinhoIt’s not yet time to hang the cleats. If he recently formalized his departure from Wolves, with whom he has been playing since 2018, the 36-year-old Portuguese still looks ready to accept a new challenge at the highest level. According to the latest rumors, it is FC Porto who will be ready to welcome him.
Agreement between Moutinho and Porto?
without a club since June 30, Joao Moutinho So you can find land under the colors of FC Porto. According to newspaper information registerIt is reported that the midfielder recently met the club’s president, Jorge Nuno Pinto from CostaAnd they had agreed to join the ranks of FC Porto on a one-season contract.
Thus, the Portuguese will be added to a midfield that has already been strengthened in recent weeks, with successive arrivals Nico Gonzalez And very promising Alan Varela.
finally ! 🤩
After weeks of negotiations, Alain Varela became an official FC Porto player. 👏🔵 pic.twitter.com/mOSYIvYpT1
– Trivela (Trivela_FR) August 16, 2023
Really good process?
If Joao Moutinho With experience to spare, many doubt the significance of this potential return to basics. Still according to records, the 36-year-old has never been a real priority for a manager. DragõesAnd Sergio Conceicaowhich can thus be further utilized as a complementary player.
However, the European champions have proven in recent months that they still have great things to offer on the field. Last season, the Portimao native took part in no less than 31 Premier League matches, including 20 for Wolves.
Very interesting statistics Joao Moutinho, although the latter’s playing time deteriorated significantly over the course of the year. It is up to him to prove, if he is to formally commit to FC Porto, that he still has the qualities required to help the club achieve its goals.
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