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Asian champions Al Ahli sign Portugal winger Trincao
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Asian champions Al Ahli sign Portugal winger Trincao

From CNA · () English

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  • Saudi Pro League club Al Ahli has signed Portuguese winger Francisco Trincao.
  • Trincao joins from Sporting Lisbon after a career that included a spell at Barcelona.
  • The 26-year-old winger previously won the European Under-19 Championship with Portugal.

Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli has announced the signing of Portuguese winger Francisco Trincao. The reigning Asian champions unveiled the 26-year-old on Saturday, showing him signing his contract and holding the number seven shirt he will wear for the club.

Trincao arrives from Sporting Lisbon, bringing a wealth of experience from European football. His career began in Braga, where he progressed through the youth ranks before making his senior debut. His talent was recognized early when he helped Portugal win the European Under-19 Championship in 2018, finishing as the tournament's top scorer.

His performances earned him a transfer to Barcelona in 2020. Following his time at the Catalan club, he had a loan spell with Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers before returning to Portugal to play for Sporting Lisbon. Al Ahli welcomed the winger with a social media post stating, "From the land of sailors, he came to dive into the depths of history... Welcome, Trincao."

From the land of sailors, he came to dive into the depths of history... Welcome, Trincao.

— Al AhliThe Saudi club's social media announcement welcoming their new signing Francisco Trincao.
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