One of the most exciting deals of the winter transfer window was Braga forward Vitinha’s move to French giants Marseille on deadline day.

The 22-year-old headed to the Stade Vélodrome for €32m, representing a record sale for the Arsenalistas. Speaking on the change, Vitinha revealed he has family ties in France, while confirming Marseille were always his first choice despite interest from the Premier League.

Winter transfer deadline day was certainly busy for Portuguese clubs and players. As well as the high-profile departures from the Primeira Liga during the final hours of the window, Seleção international João Cancelo completed his surprise switch from Manchester City to Bayern Munich on loan.

Braga’s record sale fee has been broken, meanwhile, as forward Vitinha joins French giants Marseille in a deal reportedly worth €32m. Veteran Portugal defender Cédric Soares was also on the move, but remains in London having switched Premier League leaders Arsenal for Marco Silva’s Fulham.

Portuguese forward Dany Mota enjoyed a sensational victory over former club Juventus this weekend, scoring one of the goals as minnows Monza beat the Bianconeri 2-0 in Serie A.

Elsewhere, the past few days also saw goals for Jota, who struck in Scotland for Celtic, as well as Tiago Dantas, scorer of a brace with Greek side PAOK Saloniki, while former Portugal international Josué grabbed a goal in Israel.

Tiago Djaló is reportedly the subject of interest from Italian giants Napoli and Internazionale, owing to his impressive form this season with Lille in Ligue 1.

The Portuguese defender spoke to local newspaper La Voix du Nord earlier this week on why Paulo Fonseca’s methods at the French side suit his style, as well as touching on his international ambitions after missing out on World Cup selection.