Market: chase for Richard Ríos grows, Benfica watch closely | OneFootball

Richard Ríos has been improving his performances in recent weeks, which has ended up attracting the attention of several interested parties. However, according to what has been learned, the Colombian international, one of Benfica's biggest bets this season, is not thinking about leaving the club, at least for now.

According to the newspaper O Jogo, the number 20 shirt has been linked with several clubs in Europe, with particular emphasis on Napoli — whose move was approved by Mozart —, Inter Milan and Roma. The same source adds that some of these clubs have already made approaches to the 25-year-old player in order to understand his terms.

However, as the same source explained, neither Richard Ríos nor Benfica are interested in listening to offers, since the Colombian is happy where he is and the Eagles are doing everything they can to keep him, stating that the transfer will not happen for just any amount offered: at a minimum, starting from 35 million euros.

It should be remembered that Benfica signed Richard Ríos in the summer transfer window after being impressed by the midfielder's performances during the FIFA Club World Cup. After the competition, the Eagles paid Palmeiras around 27 million euros, making the midfielder the most expensive signing in Benfica's history.

This season, for Benfica, Richard Ríos — valued at 22 million euros — has already made a total of 41 official appearances: 23 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 12 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 3,278 minutes he has been on the pitch, the number 20 shirt has recorded five goals and five assists.

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