Benfica reject PSG bid for Samuel Soares | OneFootball

Benfica turned down an attempt by PSG to sign Samuel Soares on the final day of the transfer window in France. The Parisian club tried to secure the young goalkeeper’s services shortly before the summer window closed, but Benfica’s board did not follow up on the approach.

The structure led by Rui Costa felt that, given how close the market was to closing, there was not enough time to find an alternative for the goalkeeper. As such, Samuel Soares stayed at the Estádio da Luz and is now preparing to extend his link with Benfica. The news was first reported by 'Correio da Manhã'.

The goalkeeper is very close to renewing his contract with the Eagles. There is full agreement between the club and the player’s representatives, with the process being handled by Rui Costa. The new deal is expected to reflect Samuel Soares’ increased standing within the squad, both through a salary rise and a longer contract.

The decision comes after the goalkeeper established himself as one of Marco Silva’s main options between the posts. The arrival of the Portuguese coach, in fact, changed the pecking order in goal. After three seasons as the undisputed first choice, Anatoliy Trubin lost ground and recently saw Samuel Soares take over in Benfica’s goal.

The young Portuguese player’s possible move to Paris could therefore have given the Ukrainian a more prominent position again in the battle for a starting spot. Benfica, however, decided to keep Soares in the squad, in a clear show of confidence in the player and his potential to be the future of the Eagles’ goal.

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