Farioli encouraged Costa to stay at Porto
Porto coach Francesco Farioli expressed his wish for goalkeeper Diogo Costa to stay with the team, emphasizing that Porto is his home, especially after Costa participated in the recent World Cup.
Farioli encouraged Costa to stay at Porto
According to Soccernews.
Why this is important
Diogo Costa is one of the top goalkeepers in Primeira Liga, with an impressive clean sheet record and many titles with FC Porto. The encouragement from Coach Farioli shows Costa's importance to the team next season, especially when Porto will participate in many competitive tournaments. Costa's stay not only affects Porto's performance but also their season in the context of their opponents increasing strength.
Main point
- Farioli encouraged Costa to stay in Porto.
- Porto coach Francesco Farioli expressed his wish for goalkeeper Diogo Costa to stay with the team, emphasizing that Porto is his home, especially after Costa participated in the recent World Cup.
- Diogo Costa remains central to FC Porto's plans.
Francesco Farioli, coach of FC Porto, has strongly encouraged goalkeeper Diogo Costa to continue staying at the club, asserting that "Porto is his home". Diogo Costa will return to Porto in the coming weeks after Portugal were eliminated in the round of 16 of the World Cup on Monday, when they lost to Spain.
Since Costa became Porto's main goalkeeper in the 2021-2022 season, he has kept the most clean sheets in Primeira Liga with 78 times, made the fourth most saves (287 times) and successfully saved three out of five penalties. The 26-year-old has won three league titles with Porto, the most recent in the 2025-2026 season, along with seven other domestic titles.
Currently, Costa is being linked with a transfer to Chelsea this summer, but coach Farioli hopes to see his goalkeeper continue to contribute to Porto. He shared: "Regarding Diogo Costa, I don't want to attract interest from other clubs. I hope he returns soon, and there will be measures so that no one can enter or leave the airport or the roads [laughs]. FC Porto is his home. I wish him the best for his career, but I hope it will happen here."
Porto's competitive season will kick off on August 1 when they face Torreense in the Côndido de Oliveira Super Cup (Domestic Super Cup). Their league campaign will kick off a week later against Alverca, but coach Farioli is focusing entirely on last season's match against Torreense. He added: "The Super Cup will be the final chapter of the last season. After that, the last season will officially end. Our attention is on the Super Cup and trying to win another title. The opponents will be very determined and FC Porto needs to keep their desire to win burning. What we have achieved is in the past."
What happens next
FC Porto will start the new season on August 1 with the Côndido de Oliveira Super Cup, where they will face Torreense. Coach Farioli will need Costa to return soon to prepare for important upcoming matches, including the tournament opening match against Alverca a week later. If Costa decides to stay, this will strengthen Porto in the race for Primeira Liga.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many clean sheets has Diogo Costa kept in Primeira Liga?
Diogo Costa has kept the most clean sheets in Primeira Liga with 78 times.
Which team will FC Porto face in the Candido de Oliveira Super Cup?
FC Porto will face Torreense in the Candido de Oliveira Super Cup.
When does FC Porto's season start?
FC Porto's season will start on August 1.
Has Diogo Costa been linked with any transfer?
Diogo Costa is being linked with a transfer to Chelsea this summer.
How many national championships has FC Porto won with Diogo Costa?
FC Porto has won three national championships with Diogo Costa.
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