PORTO pulled off a masterstroke by announcing a former Premier League striker without any prior leaks from transfer journalists.
In a world where transfers are announced before they are confirmed, Porto left fans stunned with a shock ghost signing this weekend.
Ex-Newcastle striker Luuk de Jong has joined Porto in a shock move
The Dutch star was unveiled without fans or pundits knowing about the move
Ex-Newcastle striker Luuk de Jong was unveiled to a stadium full of fans before Porto locked horns with Atletico Madrid in a pre-season friendly.
The Dutch star appeared on the pitch on Sunday without any warning, wearing his new No 26 jersey.
De Jong, 34, signed as a free agent after his contract with PSV Eindhoven expired, and did so in total media silence.
It was a perfect nod to the good old days when announcements were sudden.
And footie fans were quick to point out that transfer expert Fabrizio Romano appeared none the wiser.
One fan wrote: “Even Fabrizio is shocked right now.”
A second said: “Old-school reveal with real vibes—love how they did it.”
While another added: “This is how transfers should be.”
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De Jong scored 18 goals and provided 13 assists during PSV’s title-winning campaign over Ajax last season.
The 6ft 2in ace spent six months on loan at Newcastle in 2014.
But he returned to Borussia Mönchengladbach after he failed to score in any of his twelve appearances for the Toon.
Porto becomes the eighth club of his career, after enjoying two spells with PSV.
And the former Barcelona loanee brought good luck as the Portuguese club beat Atletico Madrid 1-0 at the Estádio do Dragão.
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