Just 24 hours after selling Fábio Vieira to Arsenal, FC Porto are set to conclude another high-profile departure as midfielder Vitinha is on the brink of a move to French champions Paris Saint-Germain.
According to reports close to both parties in Portugal and France, the clubs have agreed a fee and Vitinha will sign a five-year contract at the Parc des Princes. Estimates over the fee vary, with some indication that the price may be under the €40m stipulated as a release clause in Vitinha’s contract at Estádio do Dragão.
Portugal international forward Bruma is set to return to Turkish football to join Jorge Jesus’ Fenerbahce, after the Istanbul club confirmed a deal to take him on loan from PSV Eindhoven.
Brazilian club Flamengo have announced the departure of manager Paulo Sousa after less than six months in the job at Maracanã.
Veteran Portuguese boss Jorge Jesus is back in football after being unveiled as the new coach of Turkish giants Fenerbahçe on a one-year contract until 2023.
It has been another exemplary year of trophy success for Portugal’s contingent of players and coaches across the world. From Jose Mourinho leading the managerial achievements which spread across four continents, to Rafael Leão inspiring Milan to glory in Italy and Manchester City’s Portuguese trio conquering England yet again, Portuguese excellence remains ubiquitous.