Porto consider Rodrigo Mora’s transfer to Roma a €50 million deal because they hold an option that can require the Giallorossi to purchase the remaining share of his economic rights.
That is the explanation offered by Porto chief financial officer José Pedro Pereira da Costa, who discussed the structure of the transfer while reviewing the club’s summer business.
Roma initially paid €25 million for Mora’s sporting registration and 50% of his economic rights, with a further €2 million in bonuses included in the agreement. The remaining share is central to Porto’s assessment of the deal.
“For us, it is a €50 million operation”
Speaking about Porto’s spending and sales, Pereira da Costa said:
“In total, in the summer of 2026/27 we invested €37 million, compared with around €110 million the previous summer. And we made sales worth €78 million, considering Rodrigo Mora as a €50 million operation.”
He then explained why Porto use that figure despite receiving a smaller initial payment.
“It was €25 million for 50%, but we have an option that depends exclusively on our decision. For us, it is a €50 million operation.”
The executive also distinguished his financial assessment from the sporting considerations surrounding the move.
“I am not a sporting director. For me, it is a financial sale.”
According to Eco, Pereira da Costa said Porto approached the summer window without needing to sell their leading players.
How the remaining €25 million works
The terms outlined in Porto’s announcement provide two routes for the remaining 50% of Mora’s economic rights to pass to Roma.
Roma have the option to purchase that share for another €25 million. Porto also hold an unconditional option to sell it, which would require Roma to complete the purchase if the Portuguese club exercised that right.
That second provision explains Pereira da Costa’s position. Porto do not have to rely solely on Roma choosing to buy the outstanding share: they can trigger the sale themselves.
The club can therefore secure €50 million in total fixed proceeds from the transfer by selling the entire remaining stake. The additional €2 million in potential bonuses is separate from that figure.
Alternatively, Porto can retain a percentage of the economic rights to benefit from a future transfer at a higher valuation.
€50 million valuation does not mean €50 million paid upfront
The distinction is between the initial payment and the amount Porto can ultimately secure through the contractual options.
Roma’s initial fixed outlay was €25 million. Pereira da Costa’s comments do not mean the full €50 million has already been paid; they explain why Porto regard the overall agreement as being worth that amount.
The clarification comes as Mora’s importance at Roma continues to grow. The Portuguese attacker scored in a third consecutive Serie A appearance against Sassuolo and has also been selected for Portugal’s senior squad.
Sources: Eco; José Pedro Pereira da Costa’s comments; Porto’s transfer announcement
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