José María Giménez set for Deportivo La Coruña move, not joining Benfica | OneFootball

José María Giménez is poised to join Deportivo La Coruña, ending any prospect of a switch to Benfica.

According to Glorioso 1904, the Spanish clubs are exchanging documents to finalise the deal.

Benfica have not targeted the Atlético Madrid centre-back and there have been no negotiations between the Lisbon club and Atlético for the Uruguay international.

One major obstacle to any move was the defender’s contract. He is tied to Atlético until 2028 and earns a salary considered too high for Benfica’s budget.

Amid rumours linking the 31-year-old to the Estádio da Luz, there was never any concrete approach. Benfica remain focused on alternative options and do not view Diego Simeone’s long-time pupil as a realistic addition to Marco Silva’s squad.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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