When a big club signs a new player, fans often wonder about the whole process. Was he the first choice? Were there others they tried to get? For FC Porto, bringing in Jan Bednarek was a clear plan. It turns out, there was no real backup option in mind.
Tomek Magdziarz, Bednarek’s agent, shared some interesting details. He spoke to the Polish website ‘Meczyki’ about the transfer. Magdziarz stated that while top clubs always have other names on a list, Bednarek was the one they truly wanted. “Probably, FC Porto had options B and C, as happens in any big club,” Magdziarz explained. “But Jan [Bednarek] was their priority.” This isn’t just a hopeful wish; it was a firm commitment from the club.
The Dragons, as FC Porto are known, truly did their homework. Before making a move, they reached out to Bednarek’s past. They called his former coaches and even his old teammates. People who played alongside him for club and country received calls. What they heard back was all positive. This kind of deep digging shows how serious FC Porto is about their scouting. Magdziarz pointed out that Porto has a very skilled scouting team. They leave no stone unturned when looking for new talent.
This thorough check might sound quick, but the whole deal took time. The negotiations to bring the Poland international to the Estádio do Dragão were not fast. Magdziarz confirmed that talks stretched out over a long period. Landing their top defensive target was a marathon, not a sprint. It goes to show that getting your number one pick often requires patience and persistent effort.