FC Porto is in negotiations to transfer Brazilian forward Gabriel Veron to Brazilian club Remo. This information was reported by the newspaper A Bola this week, as the Dragons lead the Primeira Liga with 12 points and nine goals scored without conceding any.
Why does FC Porto want to sell Gabriel Veron now?
Gabriel Veron, aged 23, is not in manager Francesco Farioli's plans for the first team this season. The player is registered with the league, but his departure is seen as a priority. His contract with FC Porto is valid until June 2027, meaning this is the final year the club can try to obtain a significant transfer fee before the player enters the final year of his deal. FC Porto paid 10.2 million euros to Palmeiras for his signing in 2022, during the presidency of Pinto da Costa. The current board now sees one of the last opportunities to recover a substantial part of that investment.
What is Gabriel Veron's career path?
Gabriel Veron was presented at the Dragão as a potential successor to Luis Díaz, even inheriting the iconic number 7 shirt. The Brazilian was considered a precocious talent, with a promising resume that included being champion and best player of the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup. He shone in the youth ranks of Palmeiras and for Brazil's youth national teams. Before arriving at FC Porto, he also played for Cruzeiro and Santos. His time in Portuguese football included a loan spell at Nacional da Madeira last season, where he scored one goal in 13 games. The number 7 shirt, which is his preferred number due to his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo and Dudu, ultimately brought a weight of expectations that were not met on the pitch.
How is FC Porto's season going currently?
While these transfer negotiations unfold, FC Porto's first team is in excellent sporting form. The blue and whites sit top of the Primeira Liga table, with a perfect 12 points from four wins in four games. The team has a perfect goal difference of +9, having scored nine goals and conceded none. This winning streak puts them two points clear of Sporting CP, their closest pursuer. The next challenge is on September 4th, at home against Moreirense, who currently sit in 17th place. Fans can follow the team's progress and check the full league table on our standings page.
What does this operation mean for the future?
The potential sale of Gabriel Veron fits into FC Porto's tradition of developing and selling wingers, a business model the club has mastered. If the transfer to Remo is completed, it will free up salary space and could generate revenue that may be reinvested in the squad. For the player, it represents a chance to revive his career in Brazil after a European stint that did not live up to initial expectations. For FC Porto, the focus remains on the pitch. The team prepares to host Moreirense at the Estádio do Dragão, aiming to maintain their solitary lead and unbeaten record. The squad composition and other details can be checked on our dedicated squad page. It's a time of optimism, with the team demonstrating solid and effective football that justifies their position at the summit.
