Overview

• The Poland defender completed a deadline-day switch to FC Porto on an initial loan, with multiple reports stating an obligation to buy for about £23 million at season’s end.
• Kiwior said Arsenal initially resisted a sale and that he felt valued at the club rather than pushed out.
• He explained that the decision was his, citing limited opportunities behind William Saliba and Gabriel at centre-back.
• He credited Porto’s persistence during talks, saying the club contacted him daily and continued after early rejections before he chose them over other suitors.
• Kiwior described the move as not a step back, highlighted early chemistry with compatriot Jan Bednarek, and has already appeared in five matches for Porto.