Deal close! Flamengo winger all but set for Benfica | OneFootball

Benfica are very close to securing another signing from Brazilian football. Alan Santos, a 19-year-old forward who plays for Flamengo’s under-20 side, has received an offer from the Eagles and is now awaiting authorization from the president of the Rio club to complete the transfer.

According to information reported by Flazoeiro and Flabase, negotiations are well advanced and the deal provides for a 50 percent split of the economic rights between each club. The young Brazilian’s first step in Portugal is expected to be with Benfica B.

In this way, the Reds’ structure intends to give the player a period of adaptation to European football before a possible promotion to the first team. Alan Santos.

The forward took part in Flamengo’s preseason in Portugal and was even called up by Leonardo Jardim to join the first-team squad. The youngster also stood out in Flamengo’s Under-20 Copa Libertadores campaign, attracting the attention of several clubs.

Although an agreement between the parties is well on track, the transfer still depends on presidential authorization from Flamengo for it to be formalized. If confirmed, Alan Santos will begin a new stage of his career at the Luz, with Benfica securing half of the forward’s economic rights and Flamengo retaining the remaining 50%. It is worth remembering that the preseason meeting between the two clubs caused quite a stir.

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