Daniel Opare to Leave Standard de Liège After Four Years, Links to FC Porto Emerge
Daniel Opare’s time at Standard de Liège has come to an end, with the Ghanaian defender playing his final match for the club last Sunday against Genk. The 23-year-old, who has spent four years with the Belgian side, took to Twitter to bid farewell, stating, “How time flies, 4 years at Standard de Liège, Wow! I wish this day would never come. Thank you Standard.”
Discussions regarding a potential contract extension have not been fruitful, and Opare will now be departing Belgium. As he heads towards the World Cup with Ghana, speculation about his next move is growing. Over the weekend, reports from the Portuguese sports press suggested that Opare is set to join FC Porto. This move was later confirmed by his agent, Djuro Ivanisevic, who revealed that while Porto is a strong possibility, other clubs from Italy and Germany have also shown interest in the right-back.
Opare’s departure marks the end of a four-year stint at Standard de Liège, a period that began when he arrived from Real Madrid. Despite fierce competition for his spot this season, Opare has proven his worth and established himself as one of the club’s key players, particularly during the Play-Off 1 matches. Sunday’s match against Genk was his 92nd appearance in the Belgian league.
As Opare prepares for the World Cup with Ghana, all eyes are now on his potential move to FC Porto, as he looks to continue his career in Portugal.
