The lack of liquidity prevents Porto from hiring reinforcements in a timely manner, as planned by the coach. Sergio Conceição’s intention was to get new midfielders three weeks before the Super Cup (August 8 or 9), but this did not happen.
Alan Varela and Nico Gonzalez are two midfield targets, but the signing has been delayed due to payment methods. In the case of Varela, Boca Juniors refused FC Porto’s demand to pay approximately 12 million euros (the total amount already taking into account the goals) over a period of at least two years. As for González, FC Porto wants the call option to be exercised only next June, postponing a bill of about 10 million euros until then, while Barcelona intends to make an immediate purchase and payment.
Meanwhile, Evanilson missed both workouts this Monday and was only treated for a muscle injury in his right thigh.
Author: Joao Moniz
Source: CM Jornal
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