FC Porto Director Reveals How Sérgio Conceição Blocked Zaidu Sanusi’s Premier League Move

FC Porto Director Reveals How Sérgio Conceição Blocked Zaidu Sanusi’s Premier League Move

Sampson Adedeji

FC Porto’s Sporting Director, Diogo Boa Alma, has disclosed how former head coach Sérgio Conceição prevented Nigerian defender Zaidu Sanusi from securing a move to the English Premier League, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

Since joining the Portuguese giants, Sanusi has established himself as a key player for the team.

His impressive performances attracted interest from several European clubs, particularly in England.

However, Conceição deemed him indispensable and repeatedly blocked his transfer. “I know Sérgio Conceição stopped Zaidu Sanusi from leaving multiple times because he was a crucial player for him,” Boa Alma revealed.

“FC Porto received several high-value offers from Premier League clubs, but we never allowed him to leave.”

“He started the season with an injury, which ultimately caused his Premier League move to fall through.”

“I wouldn’t be surprised if he secures a transfer this season because he is a player well-suited for the Premier League.”

“Porto missed a good financial opportunity with him. There were offers of €20 million, but since he was vital to the coach, the club decided to sell other players instead,” he added.