FC Porto sign Chris Smalling on a free transfer
FC Porto have officially signed English defender Chris Smalling, who returns to Europe after two seasons in Saudi Arabia, according to the club and multiple media reports.
FC Porto have officially signed English defender Chris Smalling, as confirmed by the club and reported by several media outlets. The 36-year-old central defender returns to Europe after two seasons in Saudi Arabia with Al-Fayha, where he played until the end of last season. He arrives as a free agent, according to RTP Desporto and Foot Mercato.
Smalling, who has also been described as 37 years old by Foot Mercato, is a former England international. He is expected to bring significant Champions League experience to the Portuguese champions, as noted by Transfermarkt. The move was announced on September 30, with Sabah Spor and n-tv also reporting the transfer. Record highlights that Smalling knows FC Porto well, quoting him as saying, "It's all about winning."
