Official | Paris FC sign Porto centre-back Otávio in club record deal

Promoted Ligue 1 side Paris FC have signed Porto centre-back Otávio (23), both clubs have announced. The 23-year-old defender has signed a five-year deal with the Arnault-owned PFC. Otávio had emerged as a priority target for Paris FC, who had also considered former Marseille centre-back Chancel Mbemba internally in recent weeks. Despite signing for Porto in January 2024 for €12.3m, Otávio, 23, saw his playing time dwindle during the second half of the season – most notably featuring for just four minutes at the Club World Cup.

Otávio is the third summer signing for Paris FC, who previously landed Nantes winger Moses Simon and Reims left-back Nhoa Sangui. L’Equipe adds that the Brazilian centre-back has smashed Paris FC’s club record transfer fee. The outlet understands that Porto have agreed to part ways with Otávio in exchange for a transfer fee ranging from €10m to €12m. “We are delighted to welcome Otávio. He is a defender of a certain profile that we did not have”, said PFC Sporting Director François Ferracci. “He has significant potential and very strong qualities.