André Villas-Boas, president of FC Porto, has given a straightforward update regarding Rodrigo Mora’s future, the 18-year-old attacking midfielder who has attracted Real Madrid’s interest.
Villas-Boas stated that the Portuguese club would entertain offers for their promising young player, starting at €70 million.
Mora teve atuações impressionantes na última temporada. In his first professional season in the Primeira Liga, he netted 11 goals and contributed 4 assists, an impressive tally for a teenager playing in midfield.
His impressive performances have placed him firmly on the radar of top clubs, including Real Madrid, who are committed to investing in promising young players.
Villas-Boas também comentou sobre as negociações anteriores com o Al Ittihad para Mora durante o verão.
“We received a €50 million offer from Al Ittihad, a club that, regrettably, has gotten used to manipulating Porto,” he stated, as reported by AS.
“They promised a €63 million offer that never came to fruition. Porto, de qualquer forma, não venderia Rodrigo Mora por um valor inferior à cláusula de rescisão, que na época era de €115 milhões.”
Porto open to negotiations
Rodrigo Mora, atleta do FC Porto
Real Madrid is considering Rodrigo Mora. (Foto de Octavio Passos/Getty Images)
The Porto president elaborated that the club ultimately opted to reduce their asking price, a factor that Real Madrid will probably take into account when compiling their scouting report on Mora.
“However, during a conversation with the player, we expressed our readiness to consider a deal beginning at €70 million.
“However, that offer never came to fruition, and Al Ittihad once again vanished from the negotiation table with Porto.”
Atualmente, o Real Madrid está adotando uma abordagem cautelosa. Although Mora is evidently on their radar, the club is prioritizing a careful assessment rather than hastily making a deal.
The emphasis is on making sound strategic choices, ensuring that every investment is in line with Madrid’s long-term goals and team planning.
If the right offer is presented, the Spanish giants might acquire a player who can define the future of their offense.
