Torreense's Zohi in Spotlight After Cup Heroics, Transfer Interest Likely
SCU Torreense midfielder Kévin Zohi finds himself at the centre of transfer speculation following his club's historic run to the Portuguese Cup final. The Ivorian attacker was part of the Torreense squad that defeated top-flight side AD Fafe 2-0 in the semi-final this Thursday, securing a remarkable final against Sporting CP on May 24th. According to reports circulating in the Portuguese press, Zohi's performances have attracted attention from clubs in higher divisions, both within Portugal and abroad, though no formal offers have been confirmed.
Zohi, who joined Torreense in 2024 after a spell with Strasbourg in France, has been a key figure for the second-division side throughout their cup campaign. His experience and creativity have been cited by manager Rui Santos as vital components in overcoming several Primeira Liga opponents en route to the final. The 27-year-old's contract situation is not publicly detailed, leaving his future subject to conjecture should Torreense receive concrete bids in the upcoming summer window.
The club's achievement is monumental, as Torreense becomes just the fourth second-tier team to reach the final and now aims to become the first to win the trophy. This unexpected success has inevitably placed several of their players, including Zohi, under the microscope of scouts. For Torreense, a club operating with more modest resources, a significant offer for one of their assets could provide crucial financial reinforcement, especially if they fail to secure promotion via the league.
For Zohi, a move would represent a chance to return to a top-level league after several seasons away. His career, which began at Lille and included that stint in Ligue 1, has yet to fully deliver on its early promise. A strong showing in the final against Sporting, one of Portugal's giants, would serve as the ultimate shop window display. The context of the final itself adds intrigue, with the match being played under the shadow of complaints from rivals Porto and Benfica, who have alleged Sporting receive favourable treatment from officials.
The coming weeks will determine whether Zohi's future lies in continuing as a central figure in Torreense's potential fairytale or in embarking on a new chapter elsewhere. The club's director of football, Pedro Costa, was quoted by Maisfutebol as stating that while the squad's focus is solely on the final, the club will 'listen to the market' afterwards. Any decision regarding Zohi will likely be contingent on the outcome of that match and the scale of the interest he generates.
