Jakub Kiwior’s summer move from Arsenal to FC Porto took an unexpected twist, as the Polish defender revealed he first discovered news of his transfer not from the club, but through a viral post on social media.
It was a hectic summer transfer window for Arsenal, who brought in eight new signings, including Viktor Gyokeres, Eberechi Eze and the signing of Ecuadorian defender Piero Hincapié from Bayer Leverkusen on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy.
Players deemed surplus to requirements were also moved on, either permanently or on loan. The defender joined Porto on deadline day, linking up with Polish compatriot Jan Bednarek. The Portuguese giants also hold an obligation to buy the Poland international.
According to a post on Fabrizio Romano Facebook page, the 25-year-old confessed that he only learned about the move via the transfer expert’s social media viral post. While on international duty, the defender detailed the situation in an interview . The post reads:
Jakub Kiwior: All teammates came to me during Arsenal training saying congrats… it was Fabrizio Romano who posted HERE WE GO on my move to Porto.
He knew that BEFORE ME.
Despite the information, the defender continued as usual at Arsenal, with the impression that the well-known journalist seemed more aware of the situation than he did himself. Just 24 hours later, Kiwior officially learned he was bound for Porto, allowing him to begin the formalities of bidding farewell to those at the Emirates.
Jakub Kiwior may not always have been a guaranteed starter for Arsenal, but whenever he featured for the Gunners, his performances were consistently reliable. The Polish international established himself as a dependable option in defence, yet he sought more regular opportunities than Mikel Arteta’s side could offer.
For Kiwior, the transfer presents a fresh chapter in his career. At Porto, he is expected to play a prominent role and contribute to a team that regularly competes for domestic and European honours. The move allows him to pursue more consistent playing time, which was the driving force behind his decision to leave North London.
