Benfica interest? Stije Resink makes fresh revelation: It was a surprise | OneFootball

Stije Resink has still not gotten over the disappointment of his move to Benfica not going through. Recently, the Dutch footballer, who had already criticized the influence of money in the negotiations between the two clubs, revealed that he was surprised at the time when he learned of the Eagles’ interest.

“Benfica, as was reported, was indeed a possibility. My agent spoke directly with them. Benfica wanted to sign me in the winter,” began Stije Resink, Groningen captain and currently sidelined through injury, on the program Goedemorgen Eredivisie.

“Benfica’s interest came as a surprise. Everything happened very quickly. Two weeks before the transfer window closed, they were very concrete. They wanted to move immediately, also because they had two injuries there, which was quite surprising,” continued the 22-year-old footballer, while sharing more details.

“In the end, Groningen made it clear that they were not going to sell me,” said Stije Resink, revealing the outcome of the deal. “From the club’s point of view, I understand. We were in fifth place, we wanted to fight for European football, and I’m the captain...” the Dutch player told ESPN’s program.

“They didn’t make any attempt in the winter,” began the Groningen captain, before admitting that there had been indirect contact, “There was a conversation, but not with me, that goes through my agent,” Resink revealed, speaking about Ajax’s alleged interest.

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