 In August 2008 he was due for a transfer to fellow league side C.F.Os Belenenses; however, he refused, choosing to stay at Porto and fight for a place, but did not appear in a single competitive game throughout the 2008–09 season.In late August 2009, with his chances to play for Porto virtually none, Adriano arranged for a release from his contract, and soon moved to S.C. Braga.