André Luiz closer to Benfica, but a big question mark remains | OneFootball

Benfica is very close to securing the signing of André Luiz. This information is reported by the newspaper Record, which notes that negotiations are well underway between the Eagles and Rio Ave, after a stalemate. The Luz club seems finally determined to secure the talented Brazilian winger in this January transfer window.

André Luiz closer to Benfica; Values are still unknown

The same source does not disclose the exact amounts of the operation but states categorically that the agreement will be closed below the 15 million euros demanded by the Vila do Conde team. The Benfica administration is successfully working to lower the financial demands of the northern club to seal the deal.

If confirmed, the youngster will be the second winter reinforcement to land at Estádio da Luz. The South American will join Sidny Cabral, a full-back who arrived from Estrela da Amadora. Rui Costa continues to work hard behind the scenes to provide more solutions to the squad for the second half of the season.

Benfica's planning is not expected to be finalized with these two names. At least one forward is still expected to be offered to José Mourinho. Lorenzo Lucca is the striker identified as a priority, with uncertainty remaining about whether there will be a budget available for all these market moves.

This season, wearing the Rio Ave jersey, André Luiz – valued at 4 million euros – played 18 games: 17 in Liga Portugal Betclic and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 1,390 minutes he was on the field, the forward, who has a contract until June 2029, scored seven goals and made five assists.

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