Samu Omorodion Shines in FC Porto’s Draw Against Manchester United

Samu Omorodion, lauded as ‘The New Osimhen’, delivered a standout performance with a brace for FC Porto in a captivating six-goal encounter at Estadio do Dragão in Portugal against Manchester United.

The match saw Manchester United take an early two-goal lead in the second half, with goals from Marcus Rashford and Rasmus Højlund. However, Porto’s winger Pedro managed to pull one back, setting up a thrilling contest.

In the 34th minute, Omorodion scored his first UEFA Europa League goal for Porto, leveling the score on the night. This goal showcased his precision and skill, marking a significant milestone in his European career.

Only five minutes into the second half, Omorodion, whose anticipated move to Chelsea in the summer transfer window fell through at the last moment, scored again. This goal propelled the Portuguese giants into the lead, enhancing his growing reputation.

However, the lead was short-lived as English defender Harry Maguire scored in the first minute of added time, ensuring Manchester United shared the points with Porto.

Omorodion’s potential move appears costly, as his current club Porto has placed a release clause of €100 million on him. His impressive record features 34 goals in 78 appearances, accumulated during his stints with Recreativo Granada, Granada, Atletico Madrid, Alaves, and now Porto.

This season, Omorodion has scored 4 goals in 4 league games for Porto, expanding his tally to 7 goals in 6 games across all competitions.

Internationally, Omorodion is eligible to represent both Nigeria and Spain. He has already played for Spain at the youth level and contributed to Spain’s Olympic success at the 2024 Summer Olympics, where the team won gold following a 5-3 victory against hosts France.