FC Porto: “There was a lot I couldn't express,” says Fofana

Seko Fofana, announced as FC Porto's reinforcement for the 2026/27 season, has returned to the Estádio do Dragão. Speaking to the club's media, he was quick to admit he had been rooting for his return ever since his departure at the end of the 2025/26 season.

“It’s a return to a home where I met exceptional people, who welcomed me warmly and helped me adapt to daily life. I’m thrilled to be reunited with them and can’t wait to get started again. There was a lot I couldn't express, but the truth is I always wanted to come back to FC Porto. Today, I’ve made that dream a reality, and I’m incredibly happy to be back with my teammates. It will be a pleasure, and I hope we can continue our journey,” enthused the 31-year-old Ivorian international.

“I’ve already spoken with the coach, who is a fantastic person. That makes me, and my teammates, feel very comfortable. I also spoke with several players who told me to come back. At the end of last season, even before we won the championship, they already wanted me to stay. I’m very happy to be able to rejoin them and I want to thank everyone, because if I’m here today, it’s also thanks to them,” Fofana stated, emphasizing the importance of maintaining the core of the national champion squad while simultaneously looking to the future without resting on past laurels.

“Continuity is important. We once again have players invested in the project, with an incredible mentality, and that makes things much easier. I’m sure that with hard work and time, we will achieve our goals again. It’s essential to leave everything we’ve experienced behind. The past should only inspire us for the future. We know that every game will be tough because everyone wants to beat FC Porto, but we are a great team and we can reflect after each match. We have enough quality to make a difference in every game, so we will continue to work and maintain this winning mentality. Hopefully, we’ll have a good season,” continued the midfielder, who will once again wear the number 42 jersey.

“The objectives are always the same: prepare for every game to beat opponents who will want to defeat FC Porto. I know we are ready, mentally we are ready. We have an exceptional group that will give everything to achieve our goals. I watched all the games this season. It was very important to keep an eye on my teammates. I recognized the automatisms, understood the team's intentions, and that made me smile when I saw Borja [Sainz]'s goal in the last game. I’m very happy to be back and I hope we can achieve our objectives. I also hope the fans enjoy themselves, because I’m thrilled to be reunited with them,” added Seko Fofana, unable to pick a single best moment in blue and white. “It’s hard to choose just one. I experienced fantastic moments, where we faced difficulties and managed to turn things around. There were also moments off the field, like celebrating the title win with the fans. These are moments that last a lifetime. I have many memories because my first experience at FC Porto was great,” he concluded.