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Luuk de Jong set for FC Porto exit at the end of the season

Luuk de Jong to leave FC Porto at the end of the season
Luuk de Jong to leave FC Porto at the end of the seasonFC Porto

Experienced Dutch striker Luuk de Jong will not remain at FC Porto beyond this season.

The news was reported by the portal zerozero, which explained that the player's decision is due to serious family issues, prompting the striker to return to the Netherlands.

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Although his contract ends at the close of the current season, Luuk de Jong and FC Porto had the option to extend the deal for another year, but the decision has been made and the 35-year-old forward is preparing to return to Eindhoven.

Luuk de Jong is still recovering from surgery he underwent in December after suffering a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee, so he will not play for FC Porto again.

Luuk de Jong's stats
Luuk de Jong's statsFlashscore

According to zerozero, the illness of a close family member was the main reason behind the former PSV striker's decision.

Just a few months away from turning 36, Luuk de Jong made only seven appearances and scored one goal for the dragões.

Interestingly, despite limited playing time in a season marked by two serious injuries, the Dutchman played a key role in FC Porto's title run, as his goal secured a 2-1 win in the Clássico against Sporting at Alvalade on matchday 4.

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Luuk de JongFlashscore

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