Glorioso 1904 confirmed: Rui Costa eyes Benfica winger exit, and more | OneFootball

Glorioso 1904 exclusive confirmed: Rui Costa is looking to carry out a major clear-out of the squad under José Mourinho. According to what has been learned, the Benfica president believes the Eagles have several players who are not part of the plans for the 2026/27 season. Among the names tipped to leave is Bruma.

After newspaper Record reported that Benfica’s SAD intends to sell Alexander Bah, hoping the Dane will raise his market value at the Club World Cup, the same source states that players such as Bruma and Henrique Araújo will also leave Benfica at the start of next season.

According to the sports daily, the 24-year-old forward was supposed to have left the Luz in the winter; however, he chose to wait until the summer so that he could have more time to assess his future. The winger, meanwhile, remains under the care of the medical department and has not convinced José Mourinho.

However, according to what Record has found, the clear-out will not stop there. The situation of Sidny Cabral, signed in the winter transfer window — currently with the national team — continues to cause some concern within the Eagles’ hierarchy, which will assess whether he stays until the end of the season.

Midfielders Manu Silva and João Rego could also leave the Luz club at the end of the season. The former, who was injured for almost a year, has little room due to the high number of options in midfield. As for the young Seixal academy product, he is expected to be loaned out so he can develop at a Primeira Liga club.

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