FC Porto's striker, Luuk de Jong, began his day unusually early at 5 am.
The football scene in Portugal was sent into a frenzy with the unexpected arrival of Luuk de Jong at FC Porto. The Dutch striker, donning the number 26 jersey, was unveiled during the club's official season presentation, leaving thousands of fans and even journalists and transfer experts worldwide in awe[1][2][3][4][5].
De Jong's recent performance at PSV Eindhoven was nothing short of impressive. In the 2024–25 season, he scored 18 goals and provided 11 assists in 47 games, contributing significantly to the team's success[6]. Over his tenure at PSV, he amassed 57 goals in 89 league matches. The season before, he shared the Eredivisie top scorer title with Benfica's Vangelis Pavlidis, scoring 29 goals, and helped PSV win consecutive Eredivisie titles[1][3].
De Jong's career is marked by a rich history of winning titles with his previous clubs, including a stint at Sevilla where he won the Europa League. He has also played for Ajax, FC Twente, Borussia Monchengladbach, and Newcastle[3]. On the international stage, De Jong has represented the Dutch national team in major tournaments such as EURO 2012, EURO 2020, and the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with 39 caps to his name[3].
With De Jong's arrival, FC Porto adds a new contender for the starting spot in the attack, joining Samu. The Dutch forward provides an additional option for the center of the attack, bringing his goal-scoring and assist-making abilities to the club[7].
FC Porto released a video showcasing the behind-the-scenes of De Jong's arrival at the club, offering fans a glimpse into the excitement surrounding his signing[8]. Details about his contract with the club, however, were not specified in the article.
De Jong, who is 34 years old, will be hoping to bring his winning mentality and experience to FC Porto, having helped steal the national title from Francesco Farioli at Ajax[9]. His contribution to PSV Eindhoven's success, both in terms of scoring goals and providing assists, may prove beneficial for the Portuguese club[10].
The national title De Jong helped win at PSV Eindhoven was a significant milestone in the Dutch football scene, and his arrival at FC Porto marks a new chapter in his illustrious career[11]. Last season, he helped PSV win back-to-back titles, and his goal-scoring and assist-making abilities are evident from his performance at PSV Eindhoven[12].
As De Jong settles into his new home at FC Porto, fans and media alike eagerly await his FC Porto debut, which, as of now, remains undisclosed[4].
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As a champion of European leagues and the renowned Dutch striker, Luuk de Jong will strive to bring his winning mentality and experience to FC Porto, with hopes of leading the team towards a potential Champions League victory. Having showcased his goal-scoring and assist-making abilities at PSV Eindhoven, the Portuguese club can look forward to De Jong contributing significantly in the attack, potentially making them strong contenders in both domestic and European competitions.
