Benfica land €m boost and Marco Silva gets game-changing update | OneFootball

Benfica are preparing to attack the summer market with significant financial backing behind the scenes. The SAD led by Rui Costa currently has around €190 million still to receive from transfers completed in recent years, a figure that could prove decisive in rebuilding the squad, led by Marco Silva, for the 2026/2027 season.

According to the financial report for the first half of the fiscal year, the Eagles have €133 million in long-term receivables, plus another €57 million expected to come in over the next 12 months. This amount allows the club to strengthen its liquidity and increase its ability to meet market demands.

A significant part of this amount comes from deals completed recently. The cases of Orkun Kokçu and Florentino Luís stand out, as the two midfielders are expected to bring in a combined €49 million. Besiktas will have to pay €25 million for the Turkey international, while Burnley are preparing to settle the €24 million agreed for the signing of the midfielder developed at Benfica Campus.

In addition to these cases, Benfica are also still receiving funds related to the transfers of players such as Enzo Fernández, Marcos Leonardo, Morato, Benjamín Rollheiser and Arthur Cabral. Even so, the SAD still has major commitments to fulfill, including payments of €20.25 million for Georgiy Sudakov and €12 million for Enzo Barrenechea, both signed with mandatory purchase clauses.

Manuel Boto, an economist and former member of Benfica’s Fiscal Council, considers these amounts "extremely important in economic and financial terms", highlighting the importance of liquidity for the SAD’s day-to-day operations. Even so, he warns of the need for strict management, noting that current liabilities stand at €313 million, while current assets amount to €121.6 million. In this context, sales continue to play a key role in the Eagles’ financial strategy, with the club having already brought in funds from the departures of Gonçalo Oliveira and Sidny Cabral.

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