Glorioso 1904 exclusive: Benfica eye Alverca defender, race on | OneFootball

Benfica are also keeping an eye on Bastien Meupiyou, a 20-year-old French centre-back who belongs to Alverca, Glorioso 1904 has learned. Even so, the Eagles face strong competition from Napoli and Borussia Dortmund in the race for the young defender.

According to what our newspaper has learned, the player has been attracting significant interest in the European market after a breakthrough season in Portuguese football. The Italian club has already watched the player on several occasions throughout the season and has even made initial contacts to understand the conditions of a possible deal.

On the German side, Borussia Dortmund appear as one of the most aggressive clubs in the battle, having already submitted an offer that could reach €17 million (€12 million fixed plus €5 million in add-ons). The German club has been following the player since his development at Nantes.

Bastien Meupiyou, who was also linked with other markets outside Europe, including the Middle East, was one of Alverca’s standout performers last season, making 32 appearances and establishing himself as an important part of Custódio Castro’s team.

With a contract valid until 2028, Alverca hold 50% of the French under-18 international’s economic rights, who is valued at around €7 million. The Ribatejo club could benefit from a potential sale at a time when the market is expected to heat up around the young centre-back.

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