FC Porto, under the leadership of president André Villas-Boas, has begun formal negotiations with Alan Varela's agent to enhance the player's contract terms. Varela plays a crucial role in Vítor Bruno's strategy, offering defensive stability and precise passing. Numerous European clubs are considering him as a potential addition for the January transfer window. FC Porto is aiming to raise his release clause, which currently stands at 70 million euros, in order to deter interest, particularly from Premier League clubs.

Alan Varela expressed his desire to play in the Premier League in an interview with ESPN Argentina. Despite being calm and working well at FC Porto, he sees moving to such an important league as a goal for the future.

FC Porto has a pending debt regarding the transfer of Alan Varela from Boca Juniors. It is a tranche of 3 million euros that should have been paid in March. The debt corresponds to one of the tranches of Varela's transfer, which was sold to FC Porto for 12.5 million euros for 85% of the pass.

Alan Varela gained significant prominence in Sérgio Conceição's system in 2023/24, and his potential presence in the Olympic Games could open the doors of a European football shark for the player. FC Porto might sell him in the summer market.