Gonçalo Borges Transfer from Porto to Strasbourg
Strasbourg has shown interest in Gonçalo Borges from FC Porto.
Gonçalo Borges refused to move to France despite an agreement between Strasbourg and FC Porto for 9 million euros. He wants to establish himself in the FC Porto squad.
The transfer between Strasbourg and Porto was almost finalized, but Gonçalo Borges is expected to remain in Portugal.
An agreement had been reached for a transfer of the winger for 9 million euros, but the 23-year-old player refused Strasbourg's offer. The offer from Strasbourg was not a problem as they were offering an annual salary of 1.5 million euros, which was an improvement on his current earnings. However, Gonçalo Borges wishes to stay at Porto and opposes a departure.
Strasbourg increases offer to €9 million, with performance bonuses, but the winger refuses to transfer to the French club. This was Strasbourg's third attempt to sign the player.
Gonçalo Borges received a proposal from Strasbourg.
Strasbourg has made Gonçalo Borges a priority. FC Porto and Strasbourg are close to an agreement for the 23-year-old winger. Strasbourg has made a second offer of 8 million euros, but Porto wants to add variables to reach 10 million euros. Negotiations are ongoing. However, the main obstacle is Gonçalo Borges himself, who wants to stay at his club of heart. Porto, needing to sell, will try to convince the player if an agreement is reached with Strasbourg.
Strasbourg and FC Porto are in advanced negotiations to agree on a value that satisfies both parties for the transfer of Gonçalo Borges. FC Porto has a €8 million offer which they want to see improved. Additionally, FC Porto wants to secure a percentage of a future sale of the 23-year-old winger, who scored four goals in the pre-season.
Racing Club de Strasbourg and Porto are close to reaching an agreement for Gonçalo Borges. Despite a first offer being rejected by the Portuguese club, Strasbourg persisted and are now close to finalizing the deal. The operation is estimated at 8 million euros (excluding bonuses).
Strasbourg, owned by the BlueCo consortium, sees Gonçalo Borges as a perfect fit and wants to sign him. However, FC Porto is not interested in selling Gonçalo Borges, who is happy and committed to fighting for a place in the team.
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