Portuguese Football in English
Bruno Fernandes has been speaking at length about the recent discussions over his suitability for the Manchester United captaincy, as the Red Devils prepare for a crucial Champions League match in Istanbul.
United face Galatasaray on Wednesday knowing defeat will see them eliminated from the competition on Matchday 5. It was therefore no surprise that captain Fernandes was chosen to face the media ahead of one of the most important matches of his team’s season.
Tiago Santos could prove one of the more intriguing Portuguese abroad to follow this season, as the exciting young full-back makes his first steps outside Portugal with Lille.
The 21-year-old Lisbon native arrived in France during the summer in a €6.5m deal from Estoril, since when Santos has been gradually adapting to a new league and the high tactical demands of coach Paulo Fonseca.
It has been a busy few days for Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo since resuming club duties with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.
Ronaldo returned to Al Nassr after helping the Seleção to victories over Liechtenstein and Iceland during the international break, and the forward has been straight back into the headlines in the Middle East.
Portuguese boss Abel Ferreira is expected to quit his role with Palmeiras next month at the conclusion of the Brasileirão season, in order to take a lucrative offer from Qatar.
According to Spanish newspaper Sport, Abel has received what they describe as an “irrefusable” proposal from Al Sadd which will make him the highest paid manager in world football in 2024.
Paris Saint-Germain have completed the permanent purchase of Gonçalo Ramos from Benfica, exercising the mandatory clause to sign the Portuguese striker on a long-term deal.
Ramos arrived in Paris in August on a loan deal which PSG were obligated to make permanent before next summer. The French champions announced the decision to trigger the clause on Wednesday, after which coach Luis Enrique spoke to the media about the 22-year-old being part of the club’s long-term plans.
