Richard Ríos leaves Benfica on loan; find out where | OneFootball

will leave Benfica in this transfer window. The Colombian midfielder failed to secure a place in Marco Silva’s starting eleven and has had limited playing time, a scenario that could speed up his departure from the Luz. The “cafetero” will have a new club.

Al-Ittihad, from Saudi Arabia, is very close to securing the footballer on loan for a fee of between 3 and 4 million euros.

According to the same source, the loan does not include a purchase option clause and the Saudi club is now trying to convince the 27-year-old midfielder. The Eagles’ hierarchy still expects to be able to transfer the player before the end of the transfer window.

, a situation that could favor a change of scenery. The player himself is open to the possibility of leaving Benfica and the move to the Middle East will happen.

It should be remembered that the midfielder arrived at the Luz a year ago from Palmeiras for 27 million euros. In his debut season, he recorded eight goals and six assists in 45 matches: 27 in the Portuguese League, 12 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. In 2026/27, he has made six appearances.

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