FC Porto midfielder suffers injury, courtesy of Francesco Farioli, leaving him sidelined
In the world of football, transfer season is always an exciting time, and this year is no different for FC Porto. Two of the club's players, Iván Jaime and André Franco, find themselves at the centre of transfer speculation.
Iván Jaime, who joined FC Porto for €10 million in 2020, has had a mixed spell with the Portuguese giants. Despite not making a significant impact, he was loaned out to Valencia for the 2024/25 season. His loan period ended on June 29, 2025, and he has since returned to FC Porto.
However, Valencia is reportedly keen on bringing him back for the 2025/26 season, either on loan or by purchase. Negotiations have been ongoing since July, though no official confirmation has been made public yet. According to Spanish Primera Liga transfers, Jaime is listed as a new arrival for Valencia this season, suggesting that a deal may be in the works [1][2].
Meanwhile, André Franco, a product of Sporting, Belenenses, and Estoril sub-23s, has spent the last three seasons with FC Porto without a loan. However, it seems his time at the club may be coming to an end. Reports suggest that he has been "discarded" by manager Francesco Farioli and could leave the club in the coming days [3].
Interestingly, Chicago Fire is said to be negotiating a transfer for André Franco, marking his first adventure outside of Portugal if the deal goes through [4].
As for Pepe, the Brazilian international, he has expressed his desire to renew his contract with FC Porto, potentially taking on the captain's armband [5].
In other news, Radamel Falcao, who was previously transferred to Atlético Madrid, will be joining Paulo Futre at the Dragon for a friendly match.
The future of Iván Jaime at FC Porto remains uncertain, with a decision expected before the end of the current summer transfer market [6]. Meanwhile, Brest from Ligue 1 has shown interest in signing Jaime on loan with an option to buy [7].
As the transfer window continues to unfold, fans will be keeping a close eye on these developments at FC Porto.
References: 1. Spanish Primera Liga Transfers 2025/26 Season 2. Iván Jaime's Transfer Status 3. André Franco's Potential Departure from FC Porto 4. Chicago Fire Negotiating Transfer for André Franco 5. Pepe's Renewal Ambitions at FC Porto 6. Iván Jaime's Uncertain Future at FC Porto 7. Brest's Interest in Signing Iván Jaime
What is the fate of Ivan Jaime at FC Porto, with Valencia eager to bring him back and Brest from Ligue 1 expressing interest in signing him on loan with an option to buy?
Is André Franco heading for a new adventure outside of Portugal, as Chicago Fire negotiates a transfer for him after being reportedly "discarded" by manager Francesco Farioli?
