Glorioso 1904 exclusive: Benfica passed on midfielder Porto signed | OneFootball

Gabriel Mec was offered to Benfica before moving to Porto. Glorioso 1904 has learned exclusively that the young Brazilian, then a Grêmio player, was at one point put on Benfica’s radar, but the club’s hierarchy decided not to move forward with his signing.

According to our newspaper’s findings, Benficaconsidered the investment demanded by Grêmio too high for a player who, at that moment, had no experience whatsoever in European football. Porto completed the signing for around €11 million, with bonuses that could add another €1 million.

The Brazilian club still retains the right to 12% of the capital gain from any future transfer of the player. Gabriel Mec signed a five-year contract with the Dragons, valid until 30 June 2031. His release clause was set at around €80 million.

Gabriel Mecultimately did not move to the Luz and instead found another destination in Portugal by joining Porto. The possibility of representing the Eagles was therefore on the table, but the financial demands ultimately pushed Benfica out of the race.

The young Brazilian was therefore a name that was presented to the Luz club, but one that did not convince Benfica’s hierarchy to move forward under the conditions that were being demanded at the time. His lack of European experience and the price requested by the Gaúchos weighed heavily in the final decision.

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