FC Porto officially announced the signing of Leonardo Vonic, a 21-year-old forward, on a contract valid until 2028. Vonic expressed his excitement, stating: 'Being here is a very good feeling and everything has been excellent so far. FC Porto contacted me in the summer, spoke with my brother, who is my agent, and my intention was very clear. This is a huge and spectacular club, so I wanted to come here right away.' Vonic will wear the number 79 jersey for FC Porto's B team.

Leonardo Vonic has departed from Drittligist Rot-Weiss Essen to join FC Porto, where he is initially planned to play for the second team. The transfer fee amounts to 500,000 Euros, with 100,000 Euros of that sum being allocated to 1. FC Nürnberg due to a resale participation clause. The transfer had been nearing completion for several days. Vonic joined Rot-Weiss Essen in the summer of 2023 and quickly established himself as a regular player, participating in 17 league matches and netting five goals in the current season. At Porto, the striker has signed a contract extending until 2028.

Leonardo Vonic, a 21-year-old player from third-tier club Rot-Weiß Essen, is on the verge of joining FC Porto. This development was confirmed by Essen's coach, Uwe Koschinat, who indicated during a press conference, as reported by 'WAZ', that he believed the transfer was nearing completion. Koschinat mentioned that the player had been released specifically for this transfer, and therefore, Vonic was no longer part of his planning. FC Porto, a team participating in the Europa League, is said to be paying 500,000 Euros for the transfer, with 100,000 Euros going to 1. FC Nürnberg due to a resale clause. In Portugal, the center forward is expected to sign a contract extending until 2029, with an option for an additional year, and will initially be part of the U23 team. Vonic has scored five goals in 17 matches in the current season of the third tier.

FC Porto is in the race to sign Leonardo Vonic to strengthen their B team. The forward, who holds dual German and Croatian nationality, has scored 5 goals in 17 matches for Rot-Weiss Essen, in Germany's third tier. According to reports from Germany, FC Porto is favored to sign him, despite interest from clubs in Poland, Switzerland, and MLS. This interest is reported by the newspaper 'Bild'.