Francesco Farioli responds to Chelsea request from Porto supporter | Football

Francesco Farioli has tried to ease concerned Porto supporters after being linked with a move to Chelsea.

Chelsea are looking to appoint a permanent replacement for Liam Rosenior this summer, with Calum McFarlane taking charge on a temporary basis for the remainder of the season.

Bournemouth’s Andoni Iraola and Xabi Alonso, who was sacked by Real Madrid in January, are among the candidates on Chelsea’s shortlist.

Reports have claimed that Farioli is also being considered by Chelsea, with Porto on course to win the Portuguese league title this weekend.

Farioli was greeted by Porto supporters after his press conference on Friday morning and one concerned fan urged the 37-year-old to reject Chelsea’s advances.

‘Don’t go to Chelsea… you’ll be sorely missed,’ the supporter told Farioli.

The Italian replied: ‘Too cold.’

When asked about the Chelsea links following Porto’s 2-0 win over Tondela last weekend, Farioli replied: ‘I’m the coach of Porto and I’m really happy to be here.’

Farioli, who did not have a professional career as a player, began his career as a manager at Turkish side Fatih Karagumruk.

He then moved to fellow Turkish club Alanyaspor before joining Nice for one season in 2023.

After his time in Ligue 1, Farioli signed a three-year contract with Ajax but left the club after one campaign having lost the league title to PSV on the final day of the season.

Farioli was appointed by Porto last July and the Italian is now set to guide the Portuguese club to their first league title in four years.

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