FC Porto and Benfica tracking the same Brazilian star | OneFootball

Benfica and FC Porto are tracking the same footballer, according to reports from Brazil. The player in question is Rhuan Gabriel, an attacking midfielder from Cruzeiro, aged 19, who had the opportunity to showcase his talent at the U-20 World Cup.

According to the portal Central da Toca, which closely follows Cruzeiro’s affairs, the two Portuguese clubs have requested information about the player. The tournament, held in Chile, ended early for Brazil, who were eliminated in the group stage; Rhuan took part in two matches, totaling 66 minutes on the pitch.

The same publication indicates that Cruzeiro is aware of the interest from major European football clubs in its generation of young players, considered very promising. Thus, Rhuan Gabriel was invited to renew his contract a few weeks ago, tying him to the club until 2029, with a release clause of €100 million.

The Portuguese coach Leonardo Jardim has not yet given Rhuan Gabriel his debut in the first team, but sources in Belo Horizonte assure that this may happen soon, as the coach is preparing the player.

It should be noted that Brazil was eliminated after three matches, with two defeats, finishing last in Group C.

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