André Luiz waits, but Benfica face a real struggle to seal the deal | OneFootball

André Luiz continues to wait for Benfica. It has been determined that the Brazilian footballer faced the team on the night of Saturday, January 17, however, he is still waiting for the green light to head to Luz. The main obstacle remains Evangelos Marinakis.

According to the newspaper Record, since hearing that Benfica intended to sign him, André Luiz immediately said "yes" and does not want any outcome other than joining the Eagles as a winter reinforcement. The same source explains that the team already has a four-and-a-half-year contract waiting for the player.

Besides the idea of representing Benfica being very appealing to the winger, the possibility of working with José Mourinho is an additional bonus for the player. However, for this to happen, the Club of Luz needs to convince Marinakis. The owner of Rio Ave's SAD is asking for an amount around 20 million euros.

With Olympiakos keeping an eye on the unfolding 'saga', the sports daily reported that the Benfica SAD, led by Rui Costa, has already submitted a proposal to the Vila do Conde management of around 12 million euros for André Luiz, which was commented on by José Mourinho, however, the amount does not convince the Greek magnate.

This season, wearing the Rio Ave jersey, André Luiz — valued at 4 million euros — played 19 games: 18 in the Liga Portugal Betclic and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 1,463 minutes played, the winger, who is under contract until June 2029, scored seven goals and provided five assists.

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