Benfica stump up €20m for Tottenham player | OneFootball

Benfica are said to have moved from intent to action and placed a concrete offer in Tottenham’s hands for the permanent transfer of João Victor de Souza, a left-back just 20 years of age who, in the football world, is known simply as Souza.

The news is reported by Brazilian outlet "Terra", and comes just half a year after the young Brazilian talent arrived at the London club from Santos in a deal worth €15 million. At this moment, Rui Costa’s move is said to be in the region of €20 million.

At the time, Neymar’s former club and company retained the right to receive 10% of any capital gain made by Spurs in a potential sale, which means that, once the FIFA solidarity mechanism is also factored in, "Peixe" would be entitled to receive around €1.2 million.

Under contract until June 2031, the left-footer drew the attention of several European clubs when, in 2024, he was 'promoted' to Santos’ first team. The move to the Old Continent ultimately came through the doors of Tottenham, but so far the experience has not gone at all as either party had hoped. The Brazilian was seldom used by Spurs last season.

In the 2025/26 season, in Tottenham service, João Victor Souza - valued at €12 million.

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