{"product_id":"porto-2024-25-away-shirt-samu-a-9-2xl","title":"PORTO 2024-25 AWAY SHIRT - SAMU. A 9 - 2XL","description":"\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition. Club crest, manufacturer logo, club sponsors and player\/name number are all PolyFlex and heat applied. Shirt design elements are sublimated. No pulls or bobbles. Colours and stitching are in excellent condition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorto finished third in the Primeira Liga during the 2024\/25 campaign, experiencing a season of managerial changes and transition following the departure of Sérgio Conceição.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving finished third the previous season, Porto entered the campaign under newly appointed head coach Vítor Bruno, who had previously served as Conceição's assistant. The squad featured established players including Diogo Costa, Pepê, Alan Varela, Galeno and Nico González, alongside summer arrivals Samu Aghehowa and Francisco Moura.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorto began the campaign by winning the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, producing a remarkable comeback against Sporting CP to secure a 4–3 victory after extra time. Despite this early success, inconsistent league performances prevented Porto from establishing a sustained challenge for the championship. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBruno departed in January 2025, with Argentine manager Martín Anselmi appointed as his replacement. Porto continued to compete for European qualification but ultimately finished third in the Primeira Liga, behind champions Sporting and runners-up Benfica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSamu Aghehowa enjoyed an impressive debut campaign following his arrival from Atlético Madrid, finishing as the club's leading goalscorer with 27 goals across all competitions. The Spanish striker quickly established himself as an important attacking figure, combining physical presence with consistent goalscoring performances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYoung midfielder Rodrigo Mora also emerged as one of Porto's most promising players, contributing important goals and creativity during the second half of the campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the UEFA Europa League, Porto progressed through the league phase before facing Roma in the knockout phase play-offs. Following a 1–1 draw in Portugal, Porto suffered a 3–2 defeat in Rome, ending their European campaign with a 4–3 aggregate loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDomestically, Porto were eliminated from the Taça de Portugal by Moreirense, while their Taça da Liga campaign ended against Sporting in the semi-finals. Although the campaign concluded without further silverware, Porto secured European qualification and continued the development of several important young players.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced by New Balance, the 2024\/25 Porto away shirt featured a predominantly orange design with a distinctive geometric gradient pattern inspired by the flames of the club's dragon emblem. Blue detailing across the collar and sleeves complemented the design, alongside the Porto crest, New Balance branding and Betano sponsor. Worn by Samu, Galeno and Varela during a transitional campaign, the shirt represents a bold alternative to Porto's traditional blue-and-white colours. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePIT TO PIT - 60cm \/\/\/ COLLAR TO HEM - 73cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Soccer Archive","offers":[{"title":"2XL \/ Orange","offer_id":53196840763679,"sku":"1\/11-XR1IHV","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0709\/3508\/5343\/files\/PORTO_2024-25_AWAY_SHIRT_-_SAMU._A_9.png?v=1793791890","url":"https:\/\/thesoccerarchive.com\/ja\/products\/porto-2024-25-away-shirt-samu-a-9-2xl","provider":"The Soccer Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}