Portugal were eliminated from the World Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Uruguay in the round of 16, marking a third consecutive tournament that the nation failed to reach the quarter final of the World Cup.
Portugal were eliminated from the World Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Uruguay in the round of 16, marking a third consecutive tournament that the nation failed to reach the quarter final of the World Cup.
Fonte joins compatriot and fellow centreback Edgar Ié at the French side on a free transfer after a short spell in the Chinese Super League.
Porto got their pre-season off to a disappointing start, losing 2-1 to fellow Primeira Liga side Portimonense.
Portugal secured a 3-1 victory over Norway in their first match of the European Championship, getting them off to the ideal start in their group, with hosts Finland and one of the favourites in Italy still to come.
Marco Silva’s first match in charge couldn’t have gone any better, with Everton thumping Austrian minnows ATV Irdning in a quite surreal encounter.
Wolves have already signed Portugal’s current number one, but Sporting continue to demand huge levels of compensation for his services.
Nani’s transfer to Sporting will mark the start of his third spell at the Portuguese side, with the experienced winger seen as a replacement for Atletico Madrid-bound Gelson Martins.
The move follows the signing of compatriot Daniel Podence, who was the first Portuguese arrival of the summer under manager Pedro Martins.
Ronaldo’s spectacular move from La Liga to Serie A is a reality, with Juventus picking up the Balon d’Or holder for approximately £90million
William Carvalho, 26, has taken one step closer to confirming his future and joining Spanish top flight side Real Betis, who achieved a 6th place finish in La Liga last campaign.
Rio Ave's defensive midfielder Pelé has finalised his transfer to French outfit Monaco for a fee in the region of £9million after an impressive season in Portugal
Portugal’s top flight, being the seventh most reputable division in European football, are allocated just one guaranteed place in the Champions League group stage this season.