The Spanish player Gabriel Vega, the former star of Al-Ahli Saudi Club, revealed the details behind his surprising decision to move to Portuguese club Porto, indicating that the move was not random but the result of long negotiations.

Vega explained that negotiations with Porto extended for more than a year, reflecting the seriousness of the project proposed to him and the Portuguese club's desire to include him in well-studied future plans.

He pointed out that the president of Porto played a pivotal role in changing his mindset, as he provided exceptional support that contributed to finalizing the decision and opening the door for his return to European football through a prestigious club.

Vega noted that the financial return was not the decisive factor, despite the significant difference compared to his previous contract with Al-Ahli, emphasizing that the desire to take on new challenges was the primary motivation.

He also appreciated the role played by the coach and sports director Zubizarreta, as they succeeded in instilling the necessary confidence in him to undertake this experience, despite the financial concessions that accompanied his decision.