Glorioso 1904 exclusive - Lukebakio said he'd stay, Benfica disagree | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio has publicly stated that his intention is to stay at Benfica, but the view within the club’s hierarchy is not unanimous. According to exclusive information from Glorioso 1904, the Belgian international’s place in Marco Silva’s squad is still not guaranteed.

The forward has been linked with several transfer scenarios, but he expressed his desire to stay under the Reds’ coach. "What I can say is that it’s normal, the media are always talking and trying to get players to say they’re leaving, that the coach doesn’t count on them. None of this is true. I remain focused, of course I’d like to stay at Benfica, of course I’m going to stay, but I don’t try to listen to what the media say, I try to do my best," he said after the match against Hearts.

However, the board led by Rui Costa is not ruling out a sale and has already set the financial benchmark to complete a deal for the player. If a formal offer close to €20 million arrives before the transfer window closes, Benfica are willing to negotiate his transfer.

The case will therefore remain caught up in a strong spiral of uncertainty until the final day of the summer transfer market. The Eagles’ management are waiting for concrete offers that meet the demands that have been set.

Until the end of this transfer window, the future of Lukebakio will remain dependent on market movements. The gap between the 28-year-old footballer’s stated desire and the plans of the Eagles’ hierarchy keeps the situation open.

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