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Benfica is set to receive something like 4.5 million euros, referring to João Victor's move to Vasco da Gama. The Reds have not yet received the agreed amount at the time of the defender's departure, but have already activated legal means.

According to information advanced by Record newspaper, the eagles have contacted a firm of Brazilian lawyers to represent them in the process. Vasco da Gama is going through a severe financial crisis and owes money to 24 other clubs besides Benfica.

, he headed to CSKA Moscow, for 5 million euros. Benfica is entitled to 30% of the total amount agreed between the Canaries and the Russians and will receive 1.5M.

The same source states that Vasco da Gama is in a judicial recovery process, as the debt exceeds 100 million euros. The main reason for the financial debacle of the Canaries is that 777 Partners, the former majority shareholder of the club, did not pay 82% of the transfers made while it was in charge.

In 2025, João Victor - valued at 5 million euros - played 38 official matches for Vasco da Gama. In the 3,412 minutes he was on the field, the former Benfica scored two goals and made one assist. For CSKA, the Brazilian played five matches.

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