Portal dos Dragões
·25 de agosto de 2025
Villas-Boas hails Farioli: “We’re sharper, more intense, motivated”

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·25 de agosto de 2025
André Villas-Boas once again highlighted the influence of Francesco Farioli on the progress of FC Porto in this initial phase of the season. In an opinion article published in the magazine Dragões, entitled “The ambition that unites us”, the president did not spare praise for the Italian coach, stating that his leadership brought “inspiration” and “a modern, but effective approach” to the football of the blues and whites.
“We have noticed, already in the first games, that we have a more enlightened, intense and motivated team. We have witnessed in each game a total commitment from the players, solidarity among all and a deep respect for the FC Porto symbol and its fans”, wrote Villas-Boas.
The official also highlighted the option for a targeted and thoughtful hiring policy, referred to as “surgical and rational”, which respects the club's financial sustainability, and underlined the importance of unity between the team, management and fans: “FC Porto is yours. Your strength is the true strength of this club.”
The president also left a message of confidence for the future: “Each game will be approached as a final. We will fight until the end, with spirit, with rigor and with passion, to put Porto back at the top.”
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.