Mallorca want a fortune from Benfica for Samu Costa | OneFootball

Samu Costa remains one of the midfielders most appreciated by the Benfica hierarchy to strengthen the midfield, but Mallorca have already set the price needed to open negotiations. The Spanish club want to receive around €25 million for the Portugal international, believing the 25-year-old player is highly valued after the season he had and his call-up for the 2026 World Cup.

Despite relegation, those in charge have no intention of speeding up the midfielder’s departure before the international competition. The club’s board believes that a strong performance for the national team could further increase interest from other European clubs.

On Benfica’s side, the process is still at an early stage. Although the profile of the former Braga player appeals to the Eagles, according to newspaper 'O Jogo', the immediate priority of the SAD led by Rui Costa remains strengthening the heart of the defense. As such, any move for the midfielder is only expected to advance if there are departures in the middle of the park.

In that scenario, players such as Manu Silva, Enzo Barrenechea and Richard Ríos could open up space in the squad for the arrival of a new midfielder. Even so, Benfica’s officials acknowledge difficulties in negotiating some of their assets for the desired amounts, while the Colombian’s future remains dependent on possible offers.

In the 2025/26 season, playing for Mallorca, Samu Costa — valued at €15 million — made 36 official appearances: 34 in La Liga and two in the Copa del Rey. In the 2,810 minutes he was on the pitch, the midfielder scored seven goals and provided two assists.

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