Exclusive: Glorioso 1904 confirm Benfica’s interest in Wesley | OneFootball

Benfica will not move forward with the signing of Wesley. This information has now been corroborated by the newspaper Record, which confirms the news previously reported exclusively by Glorioso 1904. Our newspaper, remember, had already previously warned about the impossibility of this deal under the current conditions.

Wesley out of Benfica’s plans

Although negotiations for André Luiz are on the verge of collapsing, Wesley will not be the alternative. The million-euro demands made by Rio Ave complicated the arrival of the striker from Vila do Conde, but the Benfica management has also decided that the player currently in Saudi Arabia is off the table.

The Saudi club imposed strict conditions, agreeing only to release the winger on a permanent transfer. Moreover, the departure would only be authorized upon Sadio Mané’s return from the AFCON. These requirements directly clash with Benfica’s immediate plans, as the club was seeking a quick solution.

Eagles on the market for an alternative to André Luiz

Therefore, with the Vila do Conde option practically closed and Wesley out of the picture, Benfica will have to turn its attention to other targets. The winter transfer market remains open and it is urgent to find valid solutions for the attack, confirming Glorioso 1904’s initial analysis.

This season, wearing the Al-Nassr shirt, Wesley – valued at 5 million euros – has played 16 matches: seven in the Saudi League, five in the AFC Champions League Two, two in the Super Cup, and two in the King’s Cup. In the 964 minutes he was on the pitch, the player scored four goals and provided one assist.

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