The cases of Diogo Costa and Froholdt and a guarantee from Villas-Boas: «The objective will always be to strengthen the team»

André Villas-Boas, president of FC Porto, spoke about the transfer market on the sidelines of the Champions League draw, addressing the cases of Diogo Costa and Froholdt. The president guaranteed that the club's objective will always be to strengthen the team, showing ambition for the season.

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