Benfica midfielder set to leave if Rodrigo Zalazar is signed | OneFootball

Benfica have a very clear target to add more creativity to the team: Rodrigo Zalazar. To make room for the Braga midfielder, the Eagles’ board is considering the departure of Georgiy Sudakov, in a strategy based on swapping one playmaker for another.

The Ukrainian has fallen short of expectations since arriving at the Luz. Although he was seen as a signing capable of adding attacking quality to the midfield, the player gradually lost space over the course of the season and ended up dropping out of the regular options.

Given this scenario, Benfica have already started talks with the player’s agents to find a solution on the market. The midfielder, who is under contract until 2028, had already shown signs of physical and emotional wear, hinting at the need to regain confidence and competitive stability.

This season, in service of Benfica, Georgiy Sudakov — valued at €28 million — has already made 36 appearances: 22 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, nine in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup and two in the League Cup.

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