Overview
- Kiwior completed a deadline-day switch from Arsenal to FC Porto on an initial loan with an obligation to buy reported at about £23 million.
- He has yet to make his Porto debut but featured for Poland during the international break, playing 90 minutes in the Netherlands and earning praise in a 3-1 win over Finland.
- The 25-year-old said his goodbye was rushed, explaining he only learned the move was going ahead when he saw an update on social media.
- Arsenal’s summer addition of Piero Hincapié increased competition in defense, contributing to Kiwior’s decision to seek more playing time elsewhere.
- Former coach Pavol Staňo backed the move as a strong fit, noting Kiwior’s ability to play centre-back or left-back, with Porto entering a busy run that includes European and domestic tests.