André Villas-Boas shuts the door on Rodrigo Mora’s exit | OneFootball

Rodrigo Mora's transfer is at risk of falling through. The process has stalled, and Al Ittihad's stance has left André Villas-Boas deeply displeased, which is why the Dragons' leader intends to block the creative player's exit during this transfer window.

The board had committed to keeping the release clause at 70 million euros, aiming to finalize the deal by the end of the week. The problem is that the Saudis have stopped communicating. After submitting, on consecutive days, an initial offer of €50M and another of €63M—the latter including a mechanism that could raise the amount to €70M through a percentage of a future sale—Al Ittihad has not made any further moves, which was surprising given their initial interest and the excitement surrounding the signing of the 18-year-old midfielder.

Therefore, if there are no significant developments in the coming hours, FC Porto will block any negotiations regarding Rodrigo Mora. Furthermore, the fact that the clause can be contractually increased by 50%, rising to €105M in the event of a unilateral termination, gives the Dragons greater control over the operation and prevents them from being caught off guard without the chance to profit from Mora's departure.

Pedrinho threatens under-21 spot

According to ESPN Brazil, Al Ittihad has made a €35 million offer to Zenit, of Russia, for Pedrinho, a 19-year-old winger. This suggests that the Saudis are considering other options as alternatives to Rodrigo Mora, to fill the available squad spot reserved for foreigners under 21 years old.

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