Dodi Lukebakio keen to stay as Benfica weigh sale | OneFootball

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·17 August 2026

Dodi Lukebakio keen to stay as Benfica weigh sale

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Dodi Lukebakio has publicly signalled he wants to remain at Benfica, but his place in Marco Silva’s squad is not assured. According to Glorioso 1904, club figures are not aligned on keeping him beyond this window.

The forward has been linked with moves elsewhere, yet after the game against Hearts he said he is focused, would like to stay and expects to remain at Benfica, while ignoring media noise.


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Rui Costa’s board are not ruling out a sale and have set a financial marker. If a formal offer close to €20 million arrives before the transfer deadline, Benfica are prepared to negotiate his transfer.

The situation will remain uncertain until the final day of the summer window, with the club awaiting concrete proposals that meet their terms.

For now, the 28-year-old’s future depends on market movement, with a clear divergence between his wishes and the hierarchy’s plans.

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