Jean Onana credits Leixões for launching his career and eyes Portugal return

Cameroonian international Jean Onana, 26, is a free agent after stints with Besiktas and Genoa, but credits Portuguese club Leixões for launching his career and remains open to returning to Portugal. Onana highlighted Leixões' role in his development, providing him with playing time and facilitating his senior transition before his 2020 move to Lille, which remains Leixões' record sale at €2 million. He believes his physical style suits Portuguese football. Currently training with a personal trainer in northern Portugal, Onana says he is fully recovered from injuries and eager to prove himself. He also praised former Lens teammate Seko Fofana, now at FC Porto, as a contagious and legendary player.