Smalling returns to European football with Porto move

36-year-old English defender joins Porto on a free transfer from Saudi Arabia, signing until end of season with a one-year option.

Chris Smalling has completed a move to Porto on a free transfer after his contract with Saudi club Al-Fayha expired. The 36-year-old English centre-back has signed until the end of the season with an option to extend for a further year. Porto confirmed the signing in an official statement, allowing them to register him immediately without waiting for the next transfer window. Smalling returns to European football after spells at Manchester United and Roma.