Three championship titles in five seasons, excellent showings in the Champions League and huge transfer windfalls. You would expect Porto fans to be happy with the way their football club has been performing since Sérgio Conceição became head coach in 2017.
But the waters are far from calm at the Estádio do Dragão. Supporters and Conceição himself are increasingly expressing their frustration at the constant sales of the team’s star players as the board attempt to get the club on an even financial keel.
Vitória de Guimarães’ tumultuous pre-season was temporarily put on the backburner as they defeated Puskás Akadémia 3-0 in the UEFA Europa Conference League second round qualifying 1st leg.
Major talents leaving the league, a sprinkling of exciting newcomers, some big domestic transfers and the managerial merry-go-round in overdrive. Just another close-season in the Liga Bwin.
Making their first significant play in this summer’s transfer market, the Arsenal universe will be brimming with excitement at a rare Primeira Liga venture, as they secure the services of FC Porto’s Fábio Vieira for a reported £30-million fee, plus add-ons.
At 27 years of age, the future of Carlos Vinícius is far from clear. Having signed for Benfica in 2019 before producing a solid scoring return in his first season, it appeared that he would be a useful asset to The Eagles.