Fiorentina Battles Porto for Marcos Leonardo's Signature

Italian club Fiorentina and Portuguese side Porto are in a fierce competition to secure the services of Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo from Al Hilal during the current summer transfer window. The player is attracting increasing interest from both clubs as efforts continue to finalize his future ahead of the new season. Reports indicate that Marcos Leonardo's agents have arrived in Riyadh to initiate negotiations with Al Hilal's management, aiming to reach an agreement for the sale of the remaining duration of his contract. Sources added that Al Hilal's management has shown flexibility regarding the player's transfer if a suitable offer that meets the club's aspirations during the transfer market is received. The Brazilian forward is under contract with Al Hilal until the summer of 2029, having joined the club during the summer transfer window of 2024. Meanwhile, the chances of Marcos Leonardo returning to the Brazilian league appear limited, despite previous interest from clubs such as São Paulo and Flamengo, which increases the likelihood of him continuing in European football in the upcoming phase.