Porto signs Thomas Bropleh in return after nine years away FC Porto has announced the return of American guard Thomas Bropleh, 34, who has signed a one-year contract for the 2026/27 season. The player returns to the club nine years after his first stint, arriving from Oradea in Romania. League standing: 1st in Primeira Liga, 3 pts, 1W-0D-0L from 1 games, recent form W. ## Who is Thomas Bropleh? Bropleh, who can also play as a wing, considers the return an «easy decision», as he already knows the city and the club. The player, trained at Boise State Broncos, began his professional career in Germany with Baskets Paderborn (2014/15), before moving to the Texas Legends (2015/16) in his home country.

International experience Last season, over 28 games, Bropleh averaged 14.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. The American is the fifth signing confirmed for Fernando Sá's team, joining guards Childe Dundão, James Woodard, and André Bessa, and wing Xeyrius Williams.

What comes next? Last season, FC Porto reclaimed the national championship title after a decade, defeating Benfica 3-1 in the final. The Dragons also qualified for the Champions League main phase for the first time and were runners-up in the Portuguese Cup and Super Cup.