Boca Juniors centre-back on Benfica's radar, has €17m clause | OneFootball

Taylor Harwood-Bellis has been identified by Benfica as the top-priority target for the heart of the defense, to replace António Silva. However, Southampton rejected the Eagles’ offer. Not wanting to delay the signing of a defender any further, Benfica already have an alternative.

It is Lautaro Di Lollo. According to Record, the Eagles are keeping a close eye on the young Boca Juniors centre-back. The "Xeneizes" expect to receive offers for the 22-year-old player in this transfer window, as they consider him one of the academy’s most valuable assets and are open to negotiating his transfer, with his release clause set at €17 million.

Developed in the youth ranks of the Buenos Aires club, Lautaro Di Lollo has established himself in the first team over the past two seasons and was one of the standout players in the first half of 2026, which earned him a place in Argentina’s preliminary squad for the World Cup.

The 1.87-meter-tall player is naturally a centre-back, although he can also play at right-back. He stands out for his right foot, physical strength, aggressiveness in duels, aerial ability, and defensive intensity. In addition to his defensive performances, Di Lollo has also shown the ability to contribute offensively from set pieces.

This year, wearing the Boca Juniors shirt, Lautaro Di Lollo - valued at €7 million - has made 25 appearances: 18 in the Argentine League, six in the Libertadores, and one in the Copa Sudamericana. In 2,280 minutes played, the Argentine scored two goals.

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