Glorioso 1904 exclusive - Lindelöf’s return to Benfica has two hurdles | OneFootball

Victor Lindelöf’s return to Benfica will not happen in the current transfer window, Glorioso 1904 has learned. In this Exclusive, we reveal that the Swedish international centre-back was being assessed by the Reds’ structure to strengthen the first-team squad, but insurmountable obstacles emerged that prevented any formal proposal from moving forward between the Eagles and the player.

Our newspaper reports that the player’s contractual tie to Aston Villa, valid until 2027, has proved to be a decisive obstacle throughout this process. In order to avoid spending money on bringing the player back immediately, Rui Costa prefers to wait until the end of the season and sign him on a free transfer, thus defining a lower-risk financial approach for Benfica SAD.

Beyond the contract, the footballer’s salary also weighs heavily in the board’s decisions. The wages earned by Lindelöf in English football are currently prohibitive for Benfica’s budget reality, exceeding the limits set by the administration for the wage ceiling at the Club from Luz.

In this way, the combination of a contract with Aston Villa until 2027 and the prohibitive salary amount led the structure to postpone any plans for an immediate signing. According to what Glorioso 1904 has learned, Benfica prefer to wait until the end of the season and sign him on a free transfer when the time is right. For now, the Eagles are interested in an English centre-back.

Last season, in Aston Villa’s service, Victor Lindelöf - valued at €5 million - made 28 official appearances: 17 in the Premier League, 10 in the Europa League and one in the FA Cup. In the 1,783 minutes he was on the pitch, the Nordic defender registered one assist.

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