Benfica's No 7 wants to do a runner and play in Turkey | OneFootball

Bruma wants to leave Benfica this summer, and Turkey has emerged as the winger’s top priority. The 31-year-old player has already been left out of the squad’s training sessions under Marco Silva and is currently training separately while he looks for a solution for his future.

The player knows the country and has a special connection to Turkish football, where he experienced one of the most memorable spells of his career while playing for Galatasaray. From Benfica’s side, the priority is to find a solution for a player who is not part of the plans.

Signed by Benfica from Braga in January 2025 for around €6.5 million, Bruma arrived at the Estádio da Luz with the expectation of playing an important role in Benfica’s attack. The reality, however, turned out to be different. Strong competition in the attacking department, combined with physical problems, prevented the winger from establishing himself consistently.

Last season, injuries further limited the player’s involvement, and he featured in only three matches under José Mourinho. Now, with Marco Silva in charge, he is no longer part of the immediate plans and is already working away from the rest of the squad.

With the transfer window approaching its final stretch, all signs point to the winger’s departure being completed in the coming weeks.

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