Porto Issues Statement on Henderson Galeno Transfer to Al-Ittihad

Portuguese football club Porto has released an official statement regarding the failed transfer of Brazilian player Henderson Galeno to Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad.

In the statement, Porto expressed its strong dissatisfaction with the way the deal was handled, stating that discussions between the two clubs had taken place but were ultimately called off after a full agreement was reached between the club and the player.

Porto emphasized its confidence in Galeno’s ability and motivation to continue delivering great performances with the team, expressing its pleasure in having the player in its ranks.

Failed Transfer Details

According to Portuguese newspaper “Apola”, the transfer deal had been agreed upon for €50 million, but Al-Ittihad pulled out at the last minute in favor of signing Dutch Ajax winger Steven Bergwijn for a significantly lower fee of €25 million.

Al-Ittihad has since completed the signing of Bergwijn, as well as French defender Danilo Pereira from Paris Saint-Germain.