Official! Player accused of sexist remark leaves Benfica, nets millions | OneFootball

Benfica have secured the permanent sale of Gustavo Marques. The Brazilian centre-back will continue to play for Red Bull Bragantino, who exercised their option to sign him on a permanent deal. The contract between the two parties is valid until 2030 and, according to the Brazilian press, the deal will earn the Eagles around €3.5 million.

After failing to establish himself in Benfica's first team, Gustavo Marques convinced Red Bull Bragantino to move forward with his permanent signing. The centre-back arrived at Luz in the 2022/23 season to join the B team, initially on loan from América Mineiro, after a spell at Torreense.

In the 2023/24 season, the Brazilian made 32 appearances for the B team, recording one goal and one assist. His strong performances earned him his debut for Roger Schmidt's first team, coming on in the 88th minute of Benfica's 3-0 win over Famalicão in a match from the 15th round of the league.

With no room to establish himself in the main squad, Gustavo Marques returned to Brazil, where he eventually showed improvement while playing for Red Bull Bragantino. Although he was also involved in a controversy related to a sexist comment, the centre-back maintained consistent performances on the pitch.

His numbers ultimately convinced the Brazilian club's decision-makers. In 2025, he scored one goal in 16 matches and, already in 2026, raised his level with three goals and one assist in 29 games. Those displays led Red Bull Bragantino to complete the permanent signing of the 24-year-old Brazilian centre-back.

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