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Richard Ríos has already landed in Portugal to present himself to Benfica (POR)

Palmeiras has agreed to sell Richard Ríos to Benfica (POR) for 27 million euros (approximately R$ 176 million). For this reason, the midfielder, who is a product of Flamengo, has become the most expensive signing in the history of the Portuguese team.

Before signing Richard Ríos, the most expensive reinforcement in Benfica's history was Orkun Kokçu. In the 2023 season, the Portuguese team bought the player for 25 million euros (R$ 162 million). In other words, the product of Flamengo cost about R$ 14 million more than the Turkish player.

IS RICHARD RÍOS A PRODUCT OF FLAMENGO?

Yes! Richard Ríos started his professional career at Flamengo, in the 2021 season. However, the midfielder did not have many opportunities in the red-black team and was sold to Guarani in 2022.

After a good performance in the 2023 Paulista Championship, Palmeiras did not waste time and hired the midfielder at the beginning of 2024. At the time, the Paulista team paid 1.38 million euros (about R$ 7 million). Flamengo, subsequently, kept 6.6% of the player's economic rights.

HOW MUCH DID FLAMENGO RECEIVE FOR THE SALE OF RICHARD RÍOS?

Flamengo, therefore, will receive about 16 million from the sale of Richard Ríos to Benfica. The midfielder has already landed in Portugal and will be officially presented this week to the Portuguese fans.

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