André Luiz makes a promise after setback against Benfica: I’m not going to… | OneFootball

André Luiz was at the center of attention in the match between Rio Ave and Benfica on Saturday in Vila do Conde. The Brazilian winger, coveted by the Eagles, started in the Rio Ave attack but was substituted in the 73rd minute after a performance that had little impact on the final result. Benfica won the match 2-0.

The Brazilian winger did not hide his frustration when he was substituted, heading to the bench with his head down and greeting a member of the Vila do Conde club’s staff rather brusquely. André Luiz responded this Sunday on social media to his performance against Benfica: "There are days when things don’t go as we want... we move on."

"I will not give up," assured the winger, who remains on the Eagles’ radar. José Mourinho, at the end of the victory in Vila do Conde, refused to evaluate André Luiz’s performance: "I’m not going to comment on Rio Ave players individually. First, because they are Rio Ave players, and second, because honestly, when you’re on the bench and watching the game as a whole, you’re not specifically following one player."

It should be noted that Evangelos Marinakis has established that André Luiz will not be transferred to Benfica for less than 20 million and remains interested in bringing the Brazilian to Olympiacos, according to journalist Raisa Simplicio. The Greek businessman owns Rio Ave and is also the owner of the Greek club, which could facilitate a deal between the two clubs.

This season, wearing the Rio Ave shirt, André Luiz — valued at 4 million euros — has played 19 matches: 18 in Liga Portugal Betclic and one in the Taça de Portugal. In the 1,463 minutes played, the winger, who has a contract until June 2029, has scored seven goals and provided five assists.

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