Bruno Andrade says foreign club has saved Benfica: a lifesaver | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio could still leave Benfica in this transfer window. The Belgium international, who only arrived at the Club of Light a year ago, is on Besiktas’ list of targets and could be signed on a permanent deal. Speaking on the matter, Bruno Andrade said that the Turkish club has been something of a messiah for the Eagles.

"We cannot overlook the fact that Besiktas has practically been a lifeline/firefighter for Portuguese football teams, especially Benfica in recent years", he began by saying on a CNN Portugal program.

The Brazilian journalist then recalled some transfers between the two clubs. "The relationship between the two clubs is excellent, which is clear from the transfers of Rafa, Gedson Fernandes, Jurasek’s loan, and the sale of Kokçu for an amount higher than what Benfica paid", he said.

According to recent information from the French newspaper L'Équipe, the Turks would be willing to enter negotiations with the Eagles for Lukebakio’s transfer, with the clubs trying to reach an agreement in the coming days that could be worth around €20 million.

The former Sevilla forward, who has 33 caps for Belgium, is under contract with the Reds until June 2030, but he could be on his way out in this transfer window after a season in which he scored one goal in 33 matches.

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