Porto Exercise Purchase Option for Arsenal Defender Jakub KiwiorFC Porto have officially completed the permanent signing of Polish defender Jakub Kiwior from Arsenal, exercising the purchase option included in his loan agreement.
The 24-year-old center-back has committed his future to the Portuguese club with a contract running until 2030. The total transfer fee is reported to be approximately €24 million (around 4 billion Japanese Yen), marking a significant investment by Porto in their defensive lineup.
Kiwior joined Porto on loan from Arsenal and has evidently impressed the club's management enough to trigger the permanent transfer clause. The Polish international, who has earned caps for his national team, will now focus on establishing himself as a key figure in Porto's backline for the coming years.
This move represents a notable chapter in Kiwior's career, transitioning from the English Premier League to the Portuguese Primeira Liga on a long-term basis. Arsenal, meanwhile, will receive the agreed-upon transfer fee as they continue to reshape their squad.