葡萄牙媒体maisfutebol与《球报》披露，前曼联队中后卫斯莫林即将与波尔图足球俱乐部签订合同。
在36岁的高龄，斯莫林在2024至2026赛季期间为沙特联赛的费哈俱乐部效力，展现了他丰富的防守经验。目前，他已成为一名无约在身的自由球员。斯莫林已抵达葡萄牙的波尔图，若一切按计划进行，包括合同签署在内的所有必要程序顺利无阻，他有望迅速融入由意大利籍教练法里奥利执教的、正寻求卫冕的葡超豪门球队。
Throughout the 2011 to 2017 period, Smalling showcased his skills for the English national team, accumulating 31 appearances and scoring a solitary goal. He was part of the squad that graced the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 UEFA European Championship. His early career shone brightly at Maidstone United during the 2006 to 2008 season, and he further solidified his reputation by joining Fulham for the 2008 to 2010 campaign. His illustrious tenure at Manchester United, spanning from 2010 to 2019, elevated his status to that of a renowned player. Prior to his move to Saudi Arabia, Smalling also spent the 2019 to 2024 season playing for AS Roma.