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Portuguese-Bissau-Guinean midfielder Ussumane Djaló attracts interest from second division clubs in Portugal

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Ussumane Djaló stands on the cusp of a career-defining decision as interest from multiple Portuguese Segunda Liga teams intensifies, with his contract at Torino FC set to expire in six days.

The 19‑year‑old midfielder, who boasts both Bissau-Guinean heritage and Portuguese nationality, joined Torino’s youth setup in the summer of 2024 after rising through the ranks of FC Porto’s academy.

He has spent the 2024–25 season featuring regularly for Torino’s U20 side, making 25 appearances. Despite an option that could extend his stay in Italy by two years, growing attention from clubs in his homeland may persuade him to return to Portugal.

Djaló’s footballing journey began at SL Benfica’s renowned youth academy, before he transitioned to FC Porto—where he earned game time with Porto B in the Portuguese second tier and impressed in UEFA Youth League fixtures.

He also experienced a loan move to Southampton’s youth ranks, adding an international dimension to his formative years.

A Bissau-born player who has represented Portugal at U15, U16, U17, U18 and U19 levels, Djaló has shown glimpses of midfield versatility, combining ball control, passing range and tactical awareness.

Those qualities have captured the attention of several Portuguese second-division clubs eager to recruit a promising young talent.

As his Torino contract expiration draws near, Djaló faces a pivotal choice: exercise the extension clause and remain in Italy, or seize the moment to return to Portugal where he may secure a clearer pathway to first-team football.

His decision will likely be influenced by the offers on the table, the competitive level of suitors in the Segunda Liga, and his own long-term career ambitions.

Torino retain the option to trigger an extension, but reports suggest that aggressiveness from Portuguese clubs could tip the balance.

A return to Portugal would allow Djaló to re-establish himself in familiar surroundings and aim for regular senior appearances at a formative stage of his professional development.

Despite his youth, Djaló already boasts a strong resume: national youth caps, academy training at two of Portugal’s top clubs, experience in the UEFA Youth League, and exposure in Italy and England.

The upcoming transfer window will reveal whether he elects to continue his pathway in Serie A’s ecosystem or begin the next chapter of his career back home—where expectations are rising.

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