Gremio’s Mario Fernandes on the radar of FC Porto – Portuguese Primeira Liga Update
Gremio’s star attraction, Mario Fernandes, is being monitored by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186, according to the player’s agent, Jorge Machado.
"Anything can happen, you never know. But Porto want Mario. They really like to see him play," Machado was quoted as saying.
The Brazilian has been gaining the attention of several European clubs including Manchester United and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Real-c30728 Madrid, but Porto are believed to be the ones that are most keen on landing the defender.
The 20-year-old started his career with São Caetano and played for the Azulão until his transfer to Gremio in 2009.
Although a Centre-Back by nature, the U-20 Selecao International has primarily featured as a right-back for the Immortal. Known for his no nonsense defending and good aerial ability, the Portistas have earmarked him as Rolando’s successor at Estadio do Dragao.
Rolando is believed to be on the radar of top European outfits including Italian giants Juventus and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Roma-c31603. His stock has risen immensely over the course of the season and his solidarity at the back was one of the main reasons why Porto won a quadruple consisting
of the UEFA Europa League, Portuguese Primeira Liga, Portuguese Cup and Portuguese Super Cup.
Even though the 25-year-old has had a stellar season in which he featured in almost all the games, he is still bent on leaving the Dragons after the departure of their visionary tactician, Andre Villas-Boas.
And according to some reports, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 are lining up a bid to unite the player with his former boss at Stamford Bridge to lead the revival for the London giants.
The Portuguese International’s exit could pave the way for the arrival of Fernandes, who also boasts the ability to play long balls to start the attack. While his experience maybe doubted, his talents are tried and tested against opposition in the Brazilian
league.
Whether http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984 seems inevitable and Porto will need a solid and reliable defender to fill the void left by him. And luckily for them, they have the perfect match
in Mario Fernandes.
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