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Former Real Madrid Star Pepe Returns to FC Porto on Free-Agent Contract

Former Real Madrid star Pepe has returned to FC Porto as a free agent, reuniting with fellow Los Blancos legend Iker Casillas.

FC Porto

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The 35-year-old defender became a free agent during the first half of the season after he and Besiktas agreed to terminate his contract.

According to Portuguese football writer Alex Goncalves, he had plenty of offers, but a return to Portugal was always at the top of his list:

Alex Goncalves

Pepe has had several offers since his contract with Besiktas was terminated.