Glorioso 1904 exclusive - José María Giménez to Benfica or not? | OneFootball

José María Giménez is not among Benfica’s targets. Glorioso 1904 knows, exclusively, that, despite the rumors that emerged in Spain, there are no ongoing negotiations between the Eagles and Atlético de Madrid for the Uruguayan defender.

According to what our newspaper has learned, the Reds’ hierarchy has shown no interest in making a move for the centre-back and does not even intend to open talks with the Spanish club. Giménez’s name is therefore not among Benfica’s options to strengthen the heart of the defense.

One of the main obstacles to any potential deal is the player’s contractual situation. José María Giménez is under contract with Atlético de Madrid until 2028 and earns a salary considered far too high for Benfica’s reality.

Given these conditions, Benfica is not considering a move for the Uruguayan international. Even with the rumors placing the 31-year-old defender on the Eagles’ radar, there has been no concrete movement from the Lisbon club.

The Reds’ hierarchy therefore remains focused on other solutions for central defense and does not see Diego Simeone’s player as a realistic possibility for Marco Silva’s squad. The player’s current wages and contractual situation make the scenario even more unlikely.

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