Deal done! Marco Silva drops Benfica midfielder set to sign for Cologne | OneFootball

Benfica continues to shape the future of several young academy talents and, after several moves in this summer transfer window, is preparing to complete another departure - like Mauro Furtado's. The structure led by Rui Costa has given the green light to the deal, at a time when Marco Silva remains focused on preparing for the new season.

The German club is expected to pay Glorioso a fee of at least 1 million euros, although the Reds have secured high future sale clauses, thus protecting any potential increase in the young midfielder's value over the coming seasons.

Last season, Gil Neves represented Benfica's under-23 team, continuing his development process after standing out while playing for Portugal's youth national teams. The move to Germany now appears as an opportunity to gain experience in a different competitive environment.

Before the transfer is made official, Gil Neves will undergo the usual medical examinations next Thursday, the final step before being announced as a new signing for Cologne. In this way, Marco Silva loses another academy youngster, while Benfica maintains a safeguarded position through the percentages negotiated for a future transfer.

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