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Viery’s name continues to be closely monitored by Benfica, but the situation involving the 21-year-old centre-back has still not gone beyond the exploratory stage. Despite Benfica’s interest, Grêmio insists it has not received any formal or informal contact from the Portuguese club.

The player has recently stood out for the Porto Alegre side, earning a place in the starting lineup after a rapid rise in recent months. A left-footed player standing at 1.87 metres, he is valued for his pace, quality in playing out from the back, and aggression in duels.

In addition to Benfica, clubs such as Brighton, Newcastle, Bologna and Lille are also closely tracking the player’s development, making the situation highly competitive. Grêmio, meanwhile, has already turned down previous offers, including one from the United Arab Emirates.

This season with Grêmio, Viery — valued at €3 million — has already made 18 official appearances: nine in the Brasileirão, seven in the Gaúcho, one in the Copa Sudamericana and one in the Copa do Brasil. In the 1,574 minutes he has been on the pitch, the Brazilian has scored one goal and provided one assist.

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