Pedro Sousa cools João Palhinha excitement at Benfica: only... | OneFootball

João Palhinha’s possible return to Portugal has been widely discussed in the media. Benfica have shown an intention to move forward with his signing. However, Pedro Sousa says the chances of that happening are low.

“There is a 25 to 30% chance of João Palhinha becoming a Benfica player. I believe he will stay in foreign football for another year, which is why I gave those figures,” he said in comments on the Mercado NOW programme, from the Media Livre group.

The commentator also highlighted the midfielder’s salary issue. “Benfica also have to look at the financial side. He earns 9 million euros, which is 4.5 million net. Let’s imagine Benfica are in a position to open the window and pay the same as they were paying Otamendi (6M). He would already have to take a big pay cut, even if he signed a longer contract than the two years he has with Bayern Munich. Let’s imagine it is 4 years. 6 x 4 is 24. 24 million over 4 years. Add another 20 or 25 for the transfer, and we are talking about 50 million euros. Are Benfica willing to do that? Those are the calculations that need to be made”, he said.

. It is true that the Eagles could soon come forward with an offer of 25 million euros. However, a loan deal is also on the table with a 10 million euro fee and a mandatory purchase clause of 15 million.

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