FC Porto stand firm on €70m Mora price tag, but hurdle remains | OneFootball

Negotiations between FC Porto and PACE (Player Acquisition Centre of Excellence), the organization linked to the Saudi fund and the League that handles major signings, remain active regarding Rodrigo Mora, contrary to information released by the Saudi press on Saturday afternoon, which reported a shift in attention to Bruno Fernandes, the Portuguese midfielder from Manchester United.

The deal remains open, and it has been established that André Villas-Boas will not accept any reduction of the 70 million euros in Rodrigo Mora's release clause. An initial offer of 50 million euros has already been rejected.

The president of FC Porto demands immediate payment, in a single installment, to strengthen the market and provide more options for the Italian coach. In the absence of this payment, the club intends to secure a percentage in a potential future transfer of the creative midfielder to European football.

The young blue and white talent has not been a regular option for Francesco Farioli at the start of the season and is available to leave for the Middle East, but there is an obstacle: A BOLA has found that FC Porto does not intend to waive the seven million euros destined for Jorge Mendes, the player's agent, who usually charges a 10% commission on all operations.

In Saudi Arabia, four clubs are under the umbrella of the Public Investment Fund (PIF): Al Ittihad, Al Hilal, Al Nassr, and Al Ahli. Major transfers are coordinated by PACE, which operates at the highest level. If they choose to move forward with Mora, financing will not be an obstacle, and PACE may trigger the release clause to send the player to Al Ittihad, although this is not guaranteed, as the other three PIF clubs also aim to strengthen their foreign squads. Much volatility is expected until September 10, the deadline for the market in that country, which occurs after the closure of the Portuguese market, at midnight on the 1st.

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