Jakub Kiwior Discovers Porto Move After Viral Social Media Post

Jakub Kiwior found out about his transfer from Arsenal to FC Porto when a viral post appeared during an Arsenal training session.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Kiwior was training with Arsenal when teammates spotted a viral tweet about his move to FC Porto. He wasn’t aware his transfer was confirmed until the news spread online. Messages and calls poured in after the famous “Here We Go” post. Before the deal, Kiwior was uncertain about his exit, which made saying goodbye to teammates tough. The official confirmation came a day after the social media post, prompting a quick farewell at Emirates.

TRANSFER DEAL AND RECENT FORM

Kiwior heads to Porto on loan, with an obligation to buy for €17 million and extras, after Arsenal replaced him with Piero Hincapié. As confirmed in reports, the loan deal includes an obligation for Porto to buy Kiwior for around €26 million. Kiwior played just 10 Premier League matches last season and was expected to leave due to limited chances. Arsenal, finishing second in the Premier League last season, focused on strengthening their defense for the new season. Meanwhile, Porto aims to rebuild after ending up third in the Primeira Liga last season, trailing second-place Benfica by eight points and champions Sporting CP by 11.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR KIWOR, ARSENAL, AND PORTO?

Kiwior plans to travel to Portugal once the paperwork is ready and hopes for regular playtime with Porto. According to reports, he is expected to travel to Portugal within the next 24 hours after the paperwork is approved. Arsenal, now with Hincapié, resumes their Premier League season against Nottingham Forest next week. They are level on points with fifth-place Tottenham, just one point behind of second-place Chelsea, as the race for a Champions League spot continues. Porto’s next league game is against Nacional, who was promoted from Portugal’s 2nd division last season. Both clubs hope that recent squad changes will help them climb the table and reach their goals this year.