Barcelona's director of football Deco has reaffirmed his love for FC Porto, the club where he won the UEFA Cup. The declaration comes with the Dragons commanding the Primeira Liga, unbeaten after seven matchdays.
"FC Porto is the club of my heart, it's the club I love," said Deco, recalling his arrival in Portugal at age 18. The former midfielder thought he was going to play for Benfica but ended up at Salgueiros before moving to Porto. It was there he won the UEFA Cup in 2003, a feat that sparked interest from Barcelona, the club he now leads.
Deco also expressed great respect for José Mourinho, the manager who launched his career and now coaches Real Madrid. On Portuguese football, the Catalan director believes Jorge Jesus will be successful as the national team coach.
The current context of FC Porto amplifies the meaning of Deco's words. The team leads the Primeira Liga with 21 points from seven straight wins and holds a five-point advantage over Benfica. This impressive form is underpinned by notable efficiency, with the team averaging a goal every 36 minutes over the last five matches. The latest victory was precisely over their rivals, a 3-1 win at the Dragão on September 20, with goals from Gabri Veiga, Victor Froholdt and Hwang In-Beom. The next challenge is on matchday 11 away to Marítimo on October 10. Fans can follow the full schedule on our fixtures page and the updated standings on our standings page.
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