Nico played his first minutes in the official competition with Porto last Monday, in a match in which he advanced to the second part and helped his team win. The ex-Barça player left 8.5 million in Barca’s coffersa midfielder who hasn’t been included in Xavi Hernández’s plans for this season.
The Spanish newcomer already knows what it means to play in the Portuguese top flight. In the 70th minute, he entered the field to replace Baró, who fell injured and was able to handle the ball with ease in the few touches he made. His compatriot Fran Navarro was excluded from the conference call
The Spaniard Toni Martínez was crucial for the painful victory ofl Porto in the Moreirense area (1-2), by scoring the goal that allowed his side to start the comeback and avoid a setback in the first day of the Portuguese league.
Obrigado, Dragões, for a blue night 💙
At the first of many victories 🙌 #MFCFCP pic.twitter.com/vd3nFgzJZt
– FC Porto (@FCPorto) August 14, 2023
Recently promoted Moreirense were tougher than expected and even put Porto in a tight spot, but second-half goals from Toni Martínez and Brazil’s Wendell secured the three points for the Blue and Whites.
Nico is already hoping to rack up gallons as the season progresses, like he did in Valencia last year.