Portal dos Dragões
·27 Agustus 2025
Francisco Mendes signs youth contract

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·27 Agustus 2025
Francisco Mendes has formalized a training contract and will continue to protect the goal of FC Porto. The 16-year-old goalkeeper began his training at Benfica, passed through Belenenses and joined FC Porto at the age of 13. "The effort, dedication and work demonstrated" earned him a vote of confidence that he promises to honor by "continuing to fight every day" to sign "a professional contract in the future".
First Impressions"It is a great pride to sign this contract with FC Porto. Now I want to continue to fight and work every day to possibly sign another contract in the future."
Result of the effort"I think I was able to show the effort, dedication and work. I give my best every day and I think that's what led me to sign this contract."
From the capital to Porto"I thought it could be more complicated, but I was very well received at FC Porto and that made everything easier."
The ambition to win the championship"I would really like to win the championship this year and we will give everything to achieve it. Being a champion for FC Porto is a dream. In the future, I would like to sign a professional contract."
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