Porto targets Santos full-backs JP Chermont and Souza for future transfer windows
FC Porto has once again turned its attention to Brazilian football. According to Portuguese newspaper A Bola, the club is closely monitoring JP Chermont and Souza, two 19-year-old full-backs who recently emerged from Santos’ academy.
First contacts already made
So far, there has been no official proposal, but Porto has already made preliminary inquiries into the players’ situations. The Dragons’ scouts are evaluating the conditions for a possible move in upcoming transfer windows, following the club’s long-term recruitment strategy.
Why Porto likes their profile
- JP Chermont (right-back): 50 appearances for Santos’ first team, 2 goals and 5 assists.
- Souza (left-back): 25 matches, 3 assists, known for speed and attacking versatility.
Both players are considered promising talents with Serie A experience despite their young age, fitting Porto’s model of signing players with high sporting potential and possible future resale value.
Porto’s Brazilian connection
This approach is part of Porto’s tradition of investing in Brazilian youth. The most recent case was Rodrigo Morais, a 16-year-old defender who signed a professional contract earlier this year.
The expectation is that negotiations around JP Chermont and Souza will intensify in the next transfer windows, with Porto keen to maintain its reputation for discovering and developing South American stars.
