Benfica player with 63 appearances attracting interest in the US | OneFootball

Pedro Amaral may be leaving Estoril. The footballer, who trained at Benfica, has been a highly mentioned name in the U.S. soccer market, but also in Mexico. However, his departure from the canary emblem is not yet certain.

According to the newspaper A Bola, the reopening of the winter market will mean several transfers for Estoril's management, particularly sales, and Pedro Amaral is one of the names that may be negotiated, as the former Benfica player is six months away from ending his contract with the Linha team.

The left-back, who can also play as a central defender, has been highly sought after by some MLS clubs, the main competition in North American soccer. Among the candidates are Real Salt Lake — where Diogo Gonçalves plays —, Nashville, and Charlotte FC. However, some clubs from Liga MX (Mexico) are also looking to lure the Portuguese player away.

According to the same source, there has not yet been any formal proposal from these clubs, but they have already inquired about Pedro Amaral's situation. The athlete's departure is being considered by the club's management, which sees a move in January as the last opportunity to secure a financial gain from the player.

This season, Pedro Amaral — valued at 1 million euros — has not been used much by Estoril's coach, Ian Cathro. In total, the left-back has played 11 official matches, all in the Liga Portugal Betclic. In the 833 minutes he was on the field, he provided one assist.

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