Portuguese club Farense announces multiple transfers and draws with Middlesbrough
Portuguese second-division club Farense drew 2-2 with English Championship side Middlesbrough in a pre-season friendly. The club also announced several roster moves: renewing defender Derick Poloni, signing New Zealand international Sarpreet Singh, Brazilian forward Gabriel Barbosa, midfielder Nduquidi, and returning midfielder Mattheus Oliveira, along with loaning forward João Gastão from Amadora. These moves signal active squad rebuilding for the upcoming season.
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Farense Officially Announces Forward João Gastão on Loan from Estrela da Amadora
Portuguese football club Farense has officially announced the signing of forward João Gastão on a loan deal from Estrela da Amadora. The Algarve-based side also secured a purchase option as part of the agreement. The announcement was made on July 20, 2026, and was reported by Record Portugal. This transfer is part of Farense's ongoing squad strengthening efforts, which also include the return of midfielder Mattheus Oliveira from Tampa Bay Rowdies and the signing of New Zealand international Sarpreet Singh after his appearance at the 2026 World Cup. The club recently played a match against Sporting B, which ended in a 1-1 draw, with Joseph Nduquidi scoring for Farense and Rayhan Momade equalizing late.
Farense Announces Multiple Transfers: Oliveira Returns, Gastão Arrives, Singh and Barbosa Join
Portuguese second-division club Farense has announced several squad moves as of July 14, 2026. Brazilian attacking midfielder Mattheus Oliveira returns to the Algarve side after previously playing for them in the 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons. Forward João Gastão arrives on loan from Amadora. Additionally, Farense has secured forward Gabriel Barbosa, who previously played for Penafiel and was in Slovakia. New Zealand international Sarpreet Singh, who played at the 2026 World Cup and previously represented União de Leiria, also joins the club. Defender Derick Poloni has agreed to a contract renewal after initially saying goodbye at the end of last season, following a rapprochement. These moves signal Farense's active preparation for the upcoming season in the Portuguese second division.
Farense Signs Gabriel Barbosa, Sarpreet Singh, and Renews Poloni; Draws with Middlesbrough
Portuguese second-division club Farense has made several roster moves in July 2026. The club secured Brazilian forward Gabriel Barbosa for the attack; Barbosa previously played in Portugal for Penafiel and was most recently in Slovakia. Additionally, New Zealand international Sarpreet Singh, who played for New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup and previously represented União de Leiria, has joined Farense. Defender Derick Poloni, who initially said goodbye to the Algarve side at the end of the season, has agreed to a renewal and will enter his third season with the club. In a friendly match, Farense drew 2-2 with English side Middlesbrough, with goals from Cuba and Leonardo Oliveira.
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World Cup Player Sarpreet Singh Joins Farense; Club Also Renews Poloni, Draws with Middlesbrough
Portuguese football club Farense has announced the signing of New Zealand international Sarpreet Singh, a World Cup participant, who previously played for União de Leiria. In other club news, defender Derick Poloni has agreed to a contract renewal after initially leaving the Algarve side at the end of the season. Farense also played a friendly match against English Championship side Middlesbrough, drawing 2-2 with goals from Cuba and Leonardo Oliveira. Additionally, Brazilian forward Gabriel Barbosa is close to joining Farense after playing in Slovakia and previously representing Penafiel in the 2023/24 and 2024/25 seasons.
Read sourcePoloni Renews Contract with Farense; Club Also Nears Signings of Barbosa and Nduquidi
Portuguese second-division club Farense has secured a contract renewal with defender Derick Poloni, who initially said goodbye to the Algarve side at the end of the season but later reconciled with the club, heading into his third season. In other developments, Farense drew 2-2 in a friendly against English Championship side Middlesbrough, with goals from Cuba and Leonardo Oliveira. The club is also close to signing Brazilian striker Gabriel Barbosa, who played in Slovakia last season and previously represented Penafiel in 2023/24 and 2024/25. Additionally, French under-20 international midfielder Nduquidi has joined Farense from Amiens, signing a two-season contract with an option for two more. The news was reported by Record Portugal on July 13, 2026.
Farense Draws 2-2 with Middlesbrough; Club Also Announces Transfers and Staff Changes
Portuguese football club Farense drew 2-2 with English side Middlesbrough in a pre-season friendly, with goals from Cuba and Leonardo Oliveira. The article also reports that Brazilian forward Gabriel Barbosa, who previously played in Slovakia and for Penafiel, is close to joining the Algarve team. Additionally, French under-20 international midfielder Nduquidi has signed with Farense from Amiens for two seasons with two option years. Finally, head coach José Faria's coaching staff has been reinforced with the additions of Rui Carvalho as assistant and Rafael Silva as goalkeeper coach.