Transfer-surprise to Porto! Appeared in the clear at the presentation »Who was the star of the friendly with Atletico
Article by Aurelian Botezatu – published Monday, 04 August 2025, 09:11 / Updated Monday, 04 August 2025 09:12
When the former striker of Barcelona was announced at the amplification station, the entire “Dragao” stadium was applauded! No one expected such a surprise, because until Sunday night, in the press he had not even appeared at the rumor level!
Luuk de Jong came free of contract, from PSV Eindhoven
The Dutch striker came free of contract to Porto, after breaking up with PSV Eindhoven, this summer. He had a lot of offers on the table. From FC Sevilla, Fiorentina, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. But not to satisfy any. Not even the money of the Arabs!
At Luuk de Jong's appearance, Drago “exploded” / photo: X
De Jong preferred FC Porto, and his decision was one of the last hour. Although presented before the friendly with Atletico Madrid, the Na striker was not even on the bench for the test with Diego Simeone's team. He will carry the number 26 at the multiple champion of Portugal.
Victor Froholdt, 19 years old, amazed with Atletico: “Either I cheat, or Porto discovered a jewel”
The goal of the white-blue victory in the friendly with Atletico was scored by another new one arrived on Dragao, the Danish Victor Froholdt. Only 19 -year -old extremes “took the players of Diego Simeone” – writes the daily Marca.
VIDEO. Victor Froholdt made a sensation in Porto, in the friendly with Atletico
No início e no fim 🤩 victor 💙#Fcpcam #Seguimosjtos pic.twitter.com/k41jefwe1z
– FC Porto (@fcrito) August 3, 2025
The verdict of the Spanish journalists: “The 20 million euros that Porto paid to FC Copenhagen-the second largest sale in the history of the Danish superligation-suggests its potential.” Froholdt not only won the Denmark Championship and Cup, but was also included in the “team of the year” and designated “the best young player”.
1.87 meters high, the offensive midfielder was always present against Atletico: he scored a goal, created an important opportunity, completed two of the four dribbling, recorded two interceptions and recovered five balls in the 66 minutes. Jorge Baptista, a commentator for “CNN Portugal”, remained in admiration: “I am wrong, or Porto discovered a jewel.”
