Jakub Kiwior is on the verge of leaving after Arsenal accepted a proposal from FC Porto worth €26 million, structured as a loan with an obligation to buy.
LONDON, ENGLAND: Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal during the pre-season friendly match between Arsenal and Villarreal at Emirates Stadium on August 06, 2025. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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The Poland international, who joined from Spezia in January 2023, has never been able to establish himself as a regular under Mikel Arteta, despite proving reliable cover when injuries struck.
His omission from the squad for both the season opener against Manchester United and the subsequent 5-0 victory over Leeds was a clear indication that his departure was imminent and talks with Porto have been accelerating since Sunday.
According to Polish outlet Meczyki.pl, Arsenal rejected an initial offer from Porto before the Portuguese side returned with an improved package that includes a compulsory purchase clause.
The deal is described as close to completion, with only final details and Arteta’s approval left before it can be signed off.
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 18: Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal and Jakub Kiwior of Arsenal speak during the Carabao Cup Quarter Final match between Arsenal and Crystal Palace at Emirates Stadium on December 18, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
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If confirmed, the move would represent one of the most expensive transfers in Porto’s history. Only the signing of Samu Aghehova from Atlético Madrid last year cost them more. Kiwior would also join his international teammate Jan Bednarek, who made the switch from Southampton to Porto earlier this summer.
Arsenal are working in parallel on strengthening their defensive options, with Piero Hincapié of Bayer Leverkusen under consideration as a replacement.
For Kiwior, the move offers the prospect of regular football and a central role at one of Europe’s most successful clubs, something that has eluded him in North London.
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