Glorioso 1904 exclusive - Gustavo Puerta ruled out at Benfica | OneFootball

Despite the rumors linking Gustavo Puerta with a move to Benfica, the 23-year-old Colombian midfielder is not part of the list of targets defined by the Eagles’ hierarchy to strengthen the squad managed by Marco Silva, Glorioso 1904 has learned.

The Benfica player continues to attract interest abroad and, according to previously reported information, Newcastle and Napoli are monitoring the situation of the Club of Light’s number 20, a scenario that fueled speculation about a possible successor.

In that context, Gustavo Puerta ended up being named among the players allegedly being considered by the Eagles. The midfielder’s performances gained even greater visibility during the 2026 World Cup, in which he started every game played by the 'Cafeteros'.

Last season, wearing the Racing Santander shirt, Gustavo Puerta — valued at €18 million — made 33 appearances: 32 in the Spanish league and one in the Copa del Rey. In 2,715 minutes on the pitch, the player scored three goals and provided one assist.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.