Francisco Conceicao will play for FC Porto next season. In fact, the Dragons decided to exercise the purchase option that appeared in the Ajax player's contract. The Dutch club confirmed this on its website on Wednesday.
The son of former Standard player Sergio Conceicao left Porto for Ajax two summers ago, but has failed to impress in the Netherlands. After just one season, he returned to Portugal on loan, where he excelled under his father.
This season, Francisco Conceição played 43 matches, scored 8 goals and provided the most assists, winning the Portuguese Cup. His performance convinced the club to exercise his purchase option for €10.5 million, while he left for €5 million in 2022. However, next season, he will no longer play under his father's orders, since Sergio Conceição initially left Porto. week, after seven years of cooperation.
The 21-year-old winger also made his debut for the Portuguese national team last March under Roberto Martinez. On Tuesday, he provided two assists during his second selection in a friendly match against Finland (4-2 win). Conceição is part of the former Red Devils coach's initial selection for the Euros in Germany.
