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Cardoso Varela leaving Porto U19?
Index.hr provides an update on the transfer situation surrounding Cardoso Varela. Cardoso Varela was offered to some Bundesliga clubs, but they considered it a risky business. Porto emphasized from the beginning that Dinamo Odranski Obrež was just a temporary stop to take the player to a big European club at an acceptable price.
Sportske Novosti reported on the controversial transfer situation involving Varela and Dinamo Odranski Obrež. Varela was taken to Dinamo Odranski Obrež by managers under questionable circumstances. Varela's father alleged in a letter to FIFA that his son had been psychologically terrorized in Porto and faced threats. Dinamo OO sent a letter to the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) indicating that FC Porto might create registration issues. However, FIFA rejected the transfer request on two occasions, in June and September 2024.
According to Croatian media, Cardoso Varela, a 16-year-old winger, is reportedly on the verge of signing with Dínamo Zagreb. The club has managed to persuade Varela's family that Dínamo represents the best choice for his career. After visiting the training center, the family decided to settle in Maksimir. The Croatian Football Federation plans to initiate a procedure with FIFA to register the player, as FIFA is responsible for overseeing the international registrations of underage players. The move of the player's parents to the capital is considered a crucial factor. Although Varela is free to sign with any club, the transfer might be blocked because FIFA had previously prevented his registration with NK Dinamo Odranski Obrez, a 4th division Croatian club. Considering recent history, it seems unlikely that FIFA will approve the transfer.
Cardoso Varela was discovered playing for Dinamo Odranski Obrež following his departure from Porto. His agent, Andy Bara, was instrumental in facilitating his move to Dinamo, which led to Porto filing a complaint with FIFA regarding the legality of the transfer. Dinamo had presented their project to Varela and his family, who agreed and relocated to Croatia. Nonetheless, FIFA decided against allowing Varela to sign for Dinamo, suspecting illegal activities involving underage players. Porto expressed approval of FIFA's decision and expressed their hope to retain Varela, believing that he would not be able to sign with any club due to strict regulations.
FIFA blocked the international transfer of 16-year-old Cardoso Varela to a lower division Croatian club, considering the move suspicious. The organization pointed out that Varela's father relocated to Croatia for work purposes, even though he has been estranged since 2021. FIFA suspects the Croatian club serves as a 'bridge club' for financial gain from young players. This decision was influenced by investigative journalism that uncovered irregularities. FC Porto, under the leadership of André Villas-Boas, closely monitored the case and regarded the decision as a victory.
According to O Jogo, a Croatian fourth-tier club, NK Dinamo Odranski Obrež, facilitated Varela's departure from Porto. The young player, along with his representatives, went to NK Dinamo Odranski Obrež as a transitional step while waiting for Varela to turn 16 and be ready to sign a professional contract. Porto is considering filing a complaint with FIFA and other relevant bodies due to this move.
Cardoso Varela was preparing to sign for Dinamo Odranski, but the deal was blocked following a complaint from FC Porto to the Croatian Football Federation and FIFA.
Until October 29th, Varela will play for Croatian lower league club Dinamo Odranski Obrež due to his inability to sign a contract with a German club before turning 16.
Varela's representatives have already found a new club in Germany for their client, and everything is reportedly agreed upon with an unknown club. However, since Varela has not yet turned 16, he cannot sign a contract.
Until he turns 16 on October 29, Varela will play for Croatian lower league club Dinamo iz Odranskog Obreža. Porto has reported the entire case to FIFA, the Portuguese and Croatian football federations, and the relevant authorities.
Portuguese media reported that after the European U-15 Championship final between Italy and Portugal (3:0), 15-year-old Portuguese footballer Cardoso Varela went missing. Porto attempted to contact him but failed. It is believed that the player went missing due to a conflict between the club and his manager. The managers demanded three million euros for Varela to continue playing for Porto. Since the club did not agree, the managers quickly found a club in Germany for Varela and made all the arrangements. However, Varela could not sign the contract as he has not turned 16 yet.
After turning 16, Cardoso Varela would likely go on to play in Germany with a professional contract.
Cardoso Varela is planned to have a temporary contract with Croatian fourth-division club Dinamo Odranski Obrez. This will be until October 29, after which he would turn 16 and can sign a professional contract.
After turning 16 and signing a professional contract in Croatia, Cardoso Varela's next destination is likely to be a club in the German Bundesliga.
Cardoso Varela, a 15-year-old winger from Porto, is planned to be placed in Dinamo Odranski Obrež, a club in Croatia's fourth league, until October, when he turns 16 and can sign a professional contract.
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