FC Porto Transfer Market: Midfield Duo Set to Bring in 'Extra' Millions

As some of FC Porto's key players find themselves at the center of transfer rumors, prompting André Villas-Boas and Francesco Farioli to reiterate their desire to keep the squad's core intact at the Estádio do Dragão, the blue and white SAD is generating millions through... alternative avenues.

Last weekend, Auxerre's survival in Ligue 1 secured a €5 million windfall for the Dragons, representing 60 percent of Cameroonian international Danny Namaso's transfer rights. Just two days ago, Ángel Alarcón's permanent move to Utrecht was confirmed, bringing in an additional €2 million for Porto's coffers, for 50% of the promising Spanish winger's economic rights. And the earnings didn't stop there: once Bournemouth clinched a spot in European competitions for the 2026/27 season, a contractual objective from Evanilson's 2024 sale was met, adding another €2 million.

Suddenly, between purchase options (or clauses) and bonuses from past deals, FC Porto has banked €9 million, supplemented by more residual amounts from loan fees and the sale of André Franco for €750,000. But the millions accumulated from surplus players are expected to continue. Besides Iván Jaime, whose automatic purchase option — €5.5 million — will be decided on Sunday night but is almost certainly not going to be activated, there are two other significant revenue streams on the horizon: Stephen Eustáquio and Tomás Pérez.

The Canadian international, currently on loan at Los Angeles FC, has already featured in 13 games, mostly as a starter, becoming a crucial part of coach Marc dos Santos's tactical setup. As such, the MLS club is expected to exercise its purchase option, set at $7.25 million — approximately €6.3 million — which could happen by June 30.

In a similar position is Tomás Pérez, currently playing for Atlético Mineiro. The Argentine defensive midfielder quickly won over the Galo fans and has the backing of his compatriot, coach Eduardo Domínguez. In terms of numbers, his balance is positive: 13 matches played, nine of which were starts, totaling 815 minutes.

The black and white club can move to purchase 80% of Tomás Pérez's rights for €5 million by the end of this month. FC Porto's SAD has not yet been contacted in this regard, but from there, another option exists for €5.5 million. This, combined with Eustáquio, could result in an intake of almost €12 million...