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'I wouldn't trade him for anyone' - Adi gets Caleb Porter's praise

Portland Timbers boss Caleb Porter  has isclosed that he would not trade Nigeria's Fanendo Adi for anyone in the Major League Soccer.

Adi scored a brace in stoppage time in Timbers' season opener against Minnesota United  to give them an incredible 5-1 victory.

Porter who guided Portland Timbers to their first MLS Cup triumph in 2015, is full of praise for the 26-year-old's physical qualities and has warned all MLS clubs not to waste their time lining up bids for the striker.

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"He had become a very complete player," Caleb Porter was quoted by OregonLive.

"Not many guys have the physical tools that he has in terms of size and mobility.

"Usually you get a guy that has his size and they're not very mobile. He has a rare combination of size and speed... I wouldn't trade him for anyone in the league."

Portland Timbers take on LA Galaxy at the StubHub Center on Monday for their next league game.

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