Enzo Barrenechea forces Benfica to splash out millions of euros | OneFootball

Benfica is set to sign Enzo Barrenechea on a permanent basis. Loaned to the reds by Aston Villa, the Argentine is just one game away from the 15 agreed in the summer market, which would trigger the mandatory purchase clause stipulated in the contract.

Therefore, Rui Costa will pay 12 million euros to the Birmingham emblem, putting the total price of the operation at 15M. Benfica is also obliged to pay the English 30% of the capital gain from a future transfer, up to 10M, if the player leaves the Luz club.

The agreed game target was relatively low and the midfielder has not yet reached the goal, as he missed a league match after accumulating five yellow cards. Otherwise, Enzo would have reached 15 matches in the Classic against Porto - in which he was highly praised.

The midfielder arrived at Benfica with Bruno Lage in charge and quickly became indispensable in the red midfield. With the arrival of José Mourinho, the role has remained and the 'number 5' continues to be indispensable.

This season, with the Benfica jersey, Enzo Barrenechea - valued at 13 million euros - has played 14 matches: eight in the Liga Portugal Betclic, five in the Champions League and one in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. In the 1,151 minutes he played, the midfielder scored one goal and made one assist.

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