Benfica star up for sale, Eagles want €40m | OneFootball

Richard Ríos could be at the center of one of Benfica’s biggest stories in the final days of the transfer window. The Colombian midfielder continues to attract interest from abroad, and the Eagles’ SAD is open to moving forward with a transfer. The player’s representatives are already in Lisbon to closely monitor the future of the Colombian international.

Signed from Palmeiras in the summer of 2025 for €27 million, Ríos was one of the biggest financial investments in Benfica’s history. However, the midfielder has not had the expected playing time at the start of the season. The information was reported by Record.

Since returning from his holidays after taking part in the Club World Cup, the Colombian has played six matches, but started only one of them. This situation could weigh on decisions regarding the player’s future, especially as the market enters its final stretch.

The Eagles have set the bar at €40 million. Benfica’s SAD believes that the 26-year-old midfielder still has a high market value internationally and thinks the investment made a year ago could result in a significant capital gain. It is in this context that Ríos’ representatives are in Lisbon, despite the fact that there is still no formal offer that meets Benfica’s demands.

. The two clubs closely followed the player during his time at Palmeiras and have continued monitoring him since Ríos arrived at the Luz.

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