Daniel Opare determined to fight for starting role @ Porto

New Porto signing Daniel Opare says he is not afraid of the competition he faces for a starting role at the Portuguese giants.

The Ghana World Cup defender must be at his best to topple Brazilian right-back Danilo, who made 28 appearances and scored three goals.

Left-back Alex Sandro, also from Brazil, played 26 matches.

The former Real Madrid Castilla player must put in more work to convince head coach Luis Castro as he prepares to settle on his team for the upcoming season.

Opare has been training with the team on pre-season in Horst, Holland.

He believes his versatility makes him a perfect signing and has the qualities to make the team stronger.

“Danilo is an excellent player and we will have a friendly competition, which is great for the team. If he and I can play well in the same position, that can only be good because all of us will get better,” Opare told the club’s official website.

Opare joined the Dragons on a free transfer after completing a three-year stay at Belgium side Standard Liege.