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Farioli explains Rodrigo Mora's move to Roma as a financial decision

FC Porto coach Francesco Farioli asserted that Mora's transfer to Roma was motivated by financial reasons.

22 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Francesco Farioli, the head coach of FC Porto, addressed Rodrigo Mora's departure to Roma, stating that it was a financial decision. According to Farioli, this transfer represents the largest financial gain for the club.

The coach compared Mora's minutes on the field with those of Gabri Veiga and dismissed the notion that he played a negative role in managing the player. Farioli assured that Mora is now better prepared to face a new challenge in his career.

According to Farioli, the departure of the Portuguese forward was not a result of a lack of commitment from the club or himself. He emphasized that the decision was solely financial, contradicting rumors that might suggest otherwise.

In the context of this change, Farioli also shared an incident that occurred in the locker room before the match against Rio Ave. At that moment, Mora reportedly expressed his love for FC Porto during a speech directed at his teammates.

The coach expressed that Mora is a player who demonstrates professionalism and that his decision to change clubs does not reflect his attitude or dedication.

Multiple sources, including Observador and Público, reported Farioli's statements, highlighting that the decision to leave FC Porto was a financial step for the player, without any discontent involved.

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