Benfica rejected Leeds bid for Anatoliy Trubin after banking on Juventus sale | OneFootball

TaToTake reports that Benfica rejected a Leeds offer for Anatoliy Trubin, believing a move to Juventus would follow, which did not happen.

Trubin’s loss of his first-choice place has been linked to strategic missteps in his career, both before and after his move to Portugal.

He had options to continue his career in the Premier League this summer, particularly with Leeds, who lodged a formal approach. Benfica turned it down while targeting a Juventus sale expected to bring €30-40 million.

A renewal offer was tabled on lower terms than his current deal, and the club looked for a solution yet received no bids, prompting a change in approach.

Signed from Shakhtar for €10 million in 2023, Trubin secured a very high salary because his contract with the Ukrainians was close to expiring.

Benfica are now seeking to reduce the wage bill through a sale or a salary cut, which is unlikely to be well received.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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