9月30日，24直播网消息，葡萄牙媒体maisfutebol与《球报》透露，前英格兰俱乐部曼联的后卫球员斯莫林即将成为波尔图新的一员。
At 36 years of age, the seasoned defender, Smolin, spent the 2024-26 campaign with the Saudi Arabian club Al-Fehere. Currently, he is a free agent. Smolin has now arrived in Porto, and if the standard procedures for formal contract signing proceed smoothly without any hitches, he is poised to swiftly join the ranks of the Portuguese Super League defending champions, a team helmed by the Italian coach, Fariaoili.
During the 2011 to 2017 period, Smolnik played for the English national team on 31 occasions, scoring a solitary goal, and was part of the squad that participated in the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 UEFA European Championship. His early career showcased his talents with Maidstone United (2006-2008), after which he joined Fulham (2008-2010). His reputation soared during his nine-year tenure at Manchester United (2010-2019). Prior to his move to Saudi Arabia, he also played for AS Roma from 2019 to 2024.