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Seko Fofana Transfer from Rennes to Porto
A Bola reports that Seko Fofana returned to FC Porto to help the team as much as possible, with the right mentality and attitude. He will not be part of the squad for Saturday. Farioli stated that Fofana will need a few days to reach ideal physical condition.
A Bola reports that Seko Fofana returned to FC Porto to help the team as much as possible, with the right mentality and attitude. He will not be part of the squad for Saturday. Farioli stated that Fofana will need a few days to reach ideal physical condition.
A Bola reports that Seko Fofana has been officially presented as a new signing for FC Porto for the 2026/27 season. Fofana stated that he had been hoping for a return to FC Porto since he left at the end of 2025/26. He said he had always wanted to return and has now fulfilled that wish. Fofana mentioned that several players told him to return and that they had wanted him to stay before the end of the previous season. Fofana will wear the number 42 shirt again.
A Bola reports that Seko Fofana has been officially presented as a new signing for FC Porto for the 2026/27 season. Fofana stated that he had been hoping for a return to FC Porto since he left at the end of 2025/26. He said he had always wanted to return and has now fulfilled that wish. Fofana mentioned that several players told him to return and that they had wanted him to stay before the end of the previous season. Fofana will wear the number 42 shirt again.
On Wednesday, the Portuguese club Porto announced that Ivorian international Seko Fofana is returning to the club on loan for the upcoming season. A statement from Porto indicated that Seko Fofana is once again being loaned by Rennes and that his time with FC Porto is starting. The statement also said that the 31-year-old midfielder, who joined the team under Francesco Farioli between February and May, is returning to the club on loan from Stade Rennais until the season's end. Fofana was purchased from Al-Nassr for 20 million euros in January 2025 and is under contract with Rennes until 2029.
On Wednesday, the Portuguese club Porto announced that Ivorian international Seko Fofana is returning to the club on loan for the upcoming season. A statement from Porto indicated that Seko Fofana is once again being loaned by Rennes and that his time with FC Porto is starting. The statement also said that the 31-year-old midfielder, who joined the team under Francesco Farioli between February and May, is returning to the club on loan from Stade Rennais until the season's end. Fofana was purchased from Al-Nassr for 20 million euros in January 2025 and is under contract with Rennes until 2029.
A Bola reports that Seko Fofana's move to FC Porto for the new season is official. The 31-year-old Ivorian midfielder is an official reinforcement for the club and returns to Dragão on a loan that is valid until the end of the 2026/27 season.
A Bola reports that Seko Fofana's move to FC Porto for the new season is official. The 31-year-old Ivorian midfielder is an official reinforcement for the club and returns to Dragão on a loan that is valid until the end of the 2026/27 season.
According to a report from A Bola, Seko Fofana has arrived in Porto to finalize his return to FC Porto. The player landed on Wednesday morning and will undergo medical examinations before signing a contract for a new loan from Rennes. The contract is reportedly valid for the current season, until June 2027.
According to a report from A Bola, Seko Fofana has arrived in Porto to finalize his return to FC Porto. The player landed on Wednesday morning and will undergo medical examinations before signing a contract for a new loan from Rennes. The contract is reportedly valid for the current season, until June 2027.
According to Record, an agreement has been reached between FC Porto and Rennes for the transfer of Seko Fofana. The player was expected in Porto on Tuesday for medical examinations and to sign a contract lasting until the end of the season. However, Fofana could not depart on time due to logistical problems and is now expected to arrive on Wednesday. Fofana will rejoin FC Porto on loan, and the agreement does not include a purchase option. FC Porto is not required to pay a fee for the loan but will cover the Ivorian's salary. The player relinquished a portion of the salary he was receiving in France to facilitate his desired return.
According to Record, an agreement has been reached between FC Porto and Rennes for the transfer of Seko Fofana. The player was expected in Porto on Tuesday for medical examinations and to sign a contract lasting until the end of the season. However, Fofana could not depart on time due to logistical problems and is now expected to arrive on Wednesday. Fofana will rejoin FC Porto on loan, and the agreement does not include a purchase option. FC Porto is not required to pay a fee for the loan but will cover the Ivorian's salary. The player relinquished a portion of the salary he was receiving in France to facilitate his desired return.
Seko Fofana is set to return to FC Porto. Negotiations with Rennes reached a successful conclusion on Monday morning, a development confirmed by Record. The agreement is for a loan without a purchase option and with no loan fee. FC Porto will cover the player's salary. Fofana is expected in Porto to undergo medical examinations and sign a contract that runs until June 2027, after which he will join the team under Farioli.
Seko Fofana is set to return to FC Porto. Negotiations with Rennes reached a successful conclusion on Monday morning, a development confirmed by Record. The agreement is for a loan without a purchase option and with no loan fee. FC Porto will cover the player's salary. Fofana is expected in Porto to undergo medical examinations and sign a contract that runs until June 2027, after which he will join the team under Farioli.
FC Porto and Rennes have fully agreed to a one-season loan for Fofana, and the two clubs are finalising the documentation exchange. A BOLA reports that the agreement was finalized today and that Fofana is expected to travel to Porto in the coming hours to undergo medical exams before signing the loan contract. The transfer is a loan with no fee, and FC Porto will cover Fofana's salary, which will be significantly less than the approximately 6 million euros gross he earned at Rennes. An understanding was reached with the Ivorian midfielder, who expressed his desire to return to a club where he was happy and was decisive in the second half of the season, and scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory in Braga.
FC Porto and Rennes have fully agreed to a one-season loan for Fofana, and the two clubs are finalising the documentation exchange. A BOLA reports that the agreement was finalized today and that Fofana is expected to travel to Porto in the coming hours to undergo medical exams before signing the loan contract. The transfer is a loan with no fee, and FC Porto will cover Fofana's salary, which will be significantly less than the approximately 6 million euros gross he earned at Rennes. An understanding was reached with the Ivorian midfielder, who expressed his desire to return to a club where he was happy and was decisive in the second half of the season, and scored the winning goal in a 2-1 victory in Braga.
Stade Rennais and FC Porto have reached an agreement in principle for Seko Fofana's return to the Portuguese club. The agreement for the Ivorian midfielder consists of a one-season loan with no purchase option. His medical examination is scheduled for the upcoming week, and the transfer will be finalized afterward. FC Porto wanted Fofana to return this summer due to their appreciation of his previous loan spell during the last winter transfer window. Fofana is expected to rejoin FC Porto for a full season.
Stade Rennais and FC Porto have reached an agreement in principle for Seko Fofana's return to the Portuguese club. The agreement for the Ivorian midfielder consists of a one-season loan with no purchase option. His medical examination is scheduled for the upcoming week, and the transfer will be finalized afterward. FC Porto wanted Fofana to return this summer due to their appreciation of his previous loan spell during the last winter transfer window. Fofana is expected to rejoin FC Porto for a full season.
A BOLA reports that FC Porto is attempting to secure a new loan agreement for Seko Fofana. Fofana is currently not in the plans of Rennes and is seeking a solution for his career. The primary obstacle in the negotiations is the midfielder's high salary, which is approximately 6 million euros gross per year. Despite interest from other clubs, Fofana will give priority to FC Porto. In a press conference, Francesco Farioli did not rule out the midfielder's return.
A BOLA reports that FC Porto is attempting to secure a new loan agreement for Seko Fofana. Fofana is currently not in the plans of Rennes and is seeking a solution for his career. The primary obstacle in the negotiations is the midfielder's high salary, which is approximately 6 million euros gross per year. Despite interest from other clubs, Fofana will give priority to FC Porto. In a press conference, Francesco Farioli did not rule out the midfielder's return.
Seko Fofana is currently looking for a club, and a return to FC Porto remains a possibility among several names being considered by the team. In a press conference, manager Francesco Farioli stated that there are many possibilities and names being considered. He said that Seko Fofana is adored by everyone at FC Porto and left very good memories at the club. Farioli also mentioned that he speaks with Fofana occasionally but that Fofana is not with the team at the moment.
Seko Fofana is currently looking for a club, and a return to FC Porto remains a possibility among several names being considered by the team. In a press conference, manager Francesco Farioli stated that there are many possibilities and names being considered. He said that Seko Fofana is adored by everyone at FC Porto and left very good memories at the club. Farioli also mentioned that he speaks with Fofana occasionally but that Fofana is not with the team at the moment.
According to O Jogo, FC Porto's management will contact the management of Rennes again in an attempt to re-sign Seko Fofana. The effort is described as complex because of the midfielder's annual salary of €5.5 million and the financial expectations of Rennes. Rennes invested €20 million 18 months ago to sign Seko Fofana from Al-Ettifaq. Fofana, who was on loan at FC Porto without a purchase option, has now officially returned to Rennes, where his contract runs until 2029.
According to O Jogo, FC Porto's management will contact the management of Rennes again in an attempt to re-sign Seko Fofana. The effort is described as complex because of the midfielder's annual salary of €5.5 million and the financial expectations of Rennes. Rennes invested €20 million 18 months ago to sign Seko Fofana from Al-Ettifaq. Fofana, who was on loan at FC Porto without a purchase option, has now officially returned to Rennes, where his contract runs until 2029.
According to Mais Futebol, Porto has officially expressed its desire to keep Seko Fofana beyond his current loan, and the player wishes to remain in Portugal. A definitive transfer is slowed by financial disagreements. Rennes wants to minimize its loss after buying Seko Fofana for 20 million euros last year. Porto values the player between 8 and 9 million euros due to his current substitute status. Seko Fofana earned an annual salary of 4,550,000 euros in France.
According to Mais Futebol, Porto has officially expressed its desire to keep Seko Fofana beyond his current loan, and the player wishes to remain in Portugal. A definitive transfer is slowed by financial disagreements. Rennes wants to minimize its loss after buying Seko Fofana for 20 million euros last year. Porto values the player between 8 and 9 million euros due to his current substitute status. Seko Fofana earned an annual salary of 4,550,000 euros in France.
A Bola reports that Seko Fofana was loaned from Rennes to FC Porto until the end of the season without an option to buy. The report states he has a contract with the French club for three more seasons and earns a salary of around six million euros gross per year. According to the report, both the professional football structure at FC Porto and coach Francesco Farioli believe Fofana could be an important reinforcement for the coming season, but there are many obstacles. Rennes is reportedly not willing to let Fofana leave without significant financial compensation. Another complicating factor is that the coach of Rennes is now Franck Haise, who is described as having a close, paternal-like professional relationship with the midfielder. A Bola adds that the first move is expected from the player, who is open to the possibility of continuing at FC Porto.
A Bola reports that Seko Fofana was loaned from Rennes to FC Porto until the end of the season without an option to buy. The report states he has a contract with the French club for three more seasons and earns a salary of around six million euros gross per year. According to the report, both the professional football structure at FC Porto and coach Francesco Farioli believe Fofana could be an important reinforcement for the coming season, but there are many obstacles. Rennes is reportedly not willing to let Fofana leave without significant financial compensation. Another complicating factor is that the coach of Rennes is now Franck Haise, who is described as having a close, paternal-like professional relationship with the midfielder. A Bola adds that the first move is expected from the player, who is open to the possibility of continuing at FC Porto.
According to A Bola, Seko Fofana has two years remaining on his contract with Rennes and an annual salary of six million euros. When questioned about playing for FC Porto next season, Fofana stated that he is very happy and well received at his club. Fofana also stated he is focused on the current season's challenges and will decide his future after the next match.
According to A Bola, Seko Fofana has two years remaining on his contract with Rennes and an annual salary of six million euros. When questioned about playing for FC Porto next season, Fofana stated that he is very happy and well received at his club. Fofana also stated he is focused on the current season's challenges and will decide his future after the next match.
L'Équipe reports on the ongoing situation involving Seko Fofana's contract and loan to Porto. According to the report, the player's salary was estimated at €400,000 gross, he is still under contract, and he was loaned in January to Porto, which would cover a significant portion of his emoluments.
L'Équipe reports on the ongoing situation involving Seko Fofana's contract and loan to Porto. According to the report, the player's salary was estimated at €400,000 gross, he is still under contract, and he was loaned in January to Porto, which would cover a significant portion of his emoluments.
According to A Bola, FC Porto supporters are asking André Villas-Boas to make a financial effort to purchase the transfer rights for Fofana, who is on loan from Rennes until June. The report also states that the player's very high salary at Rennes, where he is under contract until 2029, is unaffordable for FC Porto. The report states that the only way a permanent transfer could happen is if Fofana reached an amicable contract termination agreement with Rennes and agreed to significantly lower his salary. Otherwise, a return to France is considered certain, according to the report.
According to A Bola, FC Porto supporters are asking André Villas-Boas to make a financial effort to purchase the transfer rights for Fofana, who is on loan from Rennes until June. The report also states that the player's very high salary at Rennes, where he is under contract until 2029, is unaffordable for FC Porto. The report states that the only way a permanent transfer could happen is if Fofana reached an amicable contract termination agreement with Rennes and agreed to significantly lower his salary. Otherwise, a return to France is considered certain, according to the report.
After the official announcement of Seko Fofana joining FC Porto, the club provided information on the deal. The club stated that an agreement was reached with Rennes for a zero-cost loan for the registration rights of Seko Fofana, valid until June 30, 2026. It was also stated that this agreement does not include a purchase option for the economic rights and that the loan did not involve any intermediaries.
After the official announcement of Seko Fofana joining FC Porto, the club provided information on the deal. The club stated that an agreement was reached with Rennes for a zero-cost loan for the registration rights of Seko Fofana, valid until June 30, 2026. It was also stated that this agreement does not include a purchase option for the economic rights and that the loan did not involve any intermediaries.
Seko Fofana has been loaned to FC Porto for the rest of the season, and the club has made the move official. In a statement, FC Porto announced that the Ivorian midfielder strengthens the team on loan from Stade Rennais until the end of the season. The club also revealed that he will wear the number 42 jersey in tribute to his idol Yaya Touré.
Seko Fofana has been loaned to FC Porto for the rest of the season, and the club has made the move official. In a statement, FC Porto announced that the Ivorian midfielder strengthens the team on loan from Stade Rennais until the end of the season. The club also revealed that he will wear the number 42 jersey in tribute to his idol Yaya Touré.
According to A Bola, Seko Fofana arrived in Porto during the late afternoon to finalize his move to the club. The midfielder is joining from Rennes on a loan deal that does not include a purchase option. He is set to be presented tomorrow, the day the winter transfer window closes, after he completes his medical exams.
According to A Bola, Seko Fofana arrived in Porto during the late afternoon to finalize his move to the club. The midfielder is joining from Rennes on a loan deal that does not include a purchase option. He is set to be presented tomorrow, the day the winter transfer window closes, after he completes his medical exams.
According to Fabrizio Romano, FC Porto has reached an agreement with Stade Rennais for a loan of midfielder Seko Fofana until the end of the season. Seko Fofana is expected in Portugal this Sunday to undergo his medical examination.
According to Fabrizio Romano, FC Porto has reached an agreement with Stade Rennais for a loan of midfielder Seko Fofana until the end of the season. Seko Fofana is expected in Portugal this Sunday to undergo his medical examination.
A Bola reports that FC Porto's board, led by André Villas-Boas, has an agreement in principle with midfielder Seko Fofana for a loan from Rennes. There is also an understanding with the French club. Francesco Farioli would like to have the midfielder in this winter transfer window, which closes in Portugal next Monday.
A Bola reports that FC Porto's board, led by André Villas-Boas, has an agreement in principle with midfielder Seko Fofana for a loan from Rennes. There is also an understanding with the French club. Francesco Farioli would like to have the midfielder in this winter transfer window, which closes in Portugal next Monday.
According to A Bola, Seko Fofana wants a move to Dragão, which, if confirmed, is expected to be on loan. He is waiting for a potential departure from the options available to Farioli, at which point Porto's SAD may proceed to finalize the deal with Rennes.
According to A Bola, Seko Fofana wants a move to Dragão, which, if confirmed, is expected to be on loan. He is waiting for a potential departure from the options available to Farioli, at which point Porto's SAD may proceed to finalize the deal with Rennes.
According to A BOLA, negotiations between FC Porto and Rennes for Seko Fofana are in the final stages. The proposed deal is a loan until the end of the current season, with a possible option to buy. Seko Fofana earns approximately 3.6 million at Rennes and has been requested by FC Porto's Italian coach.
According to A BOLA, negotiations between FC Porto and Rennes for Seko Fofana are in the final stages. The proposed deal is a loan until the end of the current season, with a possible option to buy. Seko Fofana earns approximately 3.6 million at Rennes and has been requested by FC Porto's Italian coach.
Seko Fofana is close to joining Porto. The Ivorian midfielder has not been favored for three months under Habib Beye at Rennes and is expected to leave the club on loan this winter. He has recently returned from the Africa Cup of Nations. According to the information, the Breton club is now close to reaching an agreement with Porto. The operation is expected to be a loan with no purchase option until the end of the season. The player's contract with Rennes is until 2029.
Seko Fofana is close to joining Porto. The Ivorian midfielder has not been favored for three months under Habib Beye at Rennes and is expected to leave the club on loan this winter. He has recently returned from the Africa Cup of Nations. According to the information, the Breton club is now close to reaching an agreement with Porto. The operation is expected to be a loan with no purchase option until the end of the season. The player's contract with Rennes is until 2029.
Ivorian international Seko Fofana has been left out of the Rennes squad for the match against Lorient due to a coach's decision, which could indicate a departure. Both FC Porto and Benfica have made inquiries about a potential loan deal for the 30-year-old midfielder, who has 30 caps and 7 goals for his country. West Ham had also previously inquired a few weeks ago but did not follow up. Fofana is under contract until 2029. He was no longer a regular starter in the autumn and has made 12 appearances and scored one goal in Ligue 1 this season. Fofana sustained a hamstring injury during the November international break. After returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, he made a substitute appearance in stoppage time against Le Havre last weekend. Although the player did not initially plan to move during the transfer window, his immediate future at Rennes is now uncertain. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €8.00m, a decrease from the €20 million fee Rennes paid Al Nassr for his transfer in January 2025.
Ivorian international Seko Fofana has been left out of the Rennes squad for the match against Lorient due to a coach's decision, which could indicate a departure. Both FC Porto and Benfica have made inquiries about a potential loan deal for the 30-year-old midfielder, who has 30 caps and 7 goals for his country. West Ham had also previously inquired a few weeks ago but did not follow up. Fofana is under contract until 2029. He was no longer a regular starter in the autumn and has made 12 appearances and scored one goal in Ligue 1 this season. Fofana sustained a hamstring injury during the November international break. After returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, he made a substitute appearance in stoppage time against Le Havre last weekend. Although the player did not initially plan to move during the transfer window, his immediate future at Rennes is now uncertain. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €8.00m, a decrease from the €20 million fee Rennes paid Al Nassr for his transfer in January 2025.
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