He scored 72 goals and 33 assists in 190 games for FC Porto, and is one of the sure departures for FC Porto and will have to be tackled properly in this summer market.

The farewell of the Mali international opens a wave in the attack of the national runner-up and SAD is already on the ground to speed up some files related to the composition of the team, including the appointment of a goalkeeper capable of at least access to the numbers from Mali who decided to head to Saudi Arabia.

In the offices of Bento da Costa and the rest of the SAD team, several names are being evaluated, including Beto, a striker from Portimonense, who was one of the pleasant surprises in the last edition of the tournament.

Morelos is one of the old dreams of Porto coach Sergio Conceicao, the Rangers spearhead. A good striker, highly skilled in finishing touches, but the biggest problem is his price: at least 20 million euros.

Another proposed name is the name of Spanish striker Rafa Mir, 23, who played last season with Wolverhampton in Huesca. He is managed by Jorge Mendes and despite the Spanish club dropping the 1.91-meter attacker, he has scored 16 goals in 39 games.

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