Porto loans Gonçalo Sousa to Kocaelispor for €150k FC Porto has confirmed the loan of Gonçalo Sousa to Turkish side Kocaelispor until the end of the 2026-2027 season. The deal includes a fixed fee of €150,000 and an additional €150,000 in variables, plus a €3 million buyout option.

Who is Gonçalo Sousa? Gonçalo Sousa, a 20-year-old winger, played for Porto’s B team last season, scoring six goals and providing five assists in 30 games in the II Liga. Kocaelispor will retain 25% of any future transfer profit if they exercise the buyout clause.

Deal details The Turkish club announced the signing on social media, highlighting the young talent’s potential. Porto, who won the Primeira Liga in 2024-2025 with 88 points (28 wins, 4 draws, 2 losses), is looking to strengthen its squad for the upcoming season.

What’s next for Porto? With Gonçalo Sousa’s departure, Porto continues to build its squad for the new campaign. The team finished last season with 66 goals scored and just 18 conceded, leading the Primeira Liga by six points over Sporting CP.