Samuel Soares ‘set to sign’ new Benfica deal after PSG bid rejected | OneFootball

Benfica rejected a late Paris Saint-Germain approach for goalkeeper Samuel Soares on the final day of the French transfer window. Correio da Manhã reports that the club chose not to advance the talks as the deadline neared.

The hierarchy led by Rui Costa felt there was insufficient time to secure an alternative. Soares remained at Luz and is now preparing to extend his stay with the club.

An understanding between Benfica and the player's representatives is complete, with the process steered by Rui Costa. The new agreement should reflect Soares’s growing status through a salary increase and a longer term.

Marco Silva’s arrival has reordered the goalkeeping pecking order, with Soares emerging as one of the main options. After three seasons as an undisputed starter, Anatoliy Trubin has lost ground and Soares has recently taken the gloves.

Had Soares moved to Paris, the Ukrainian could have regained prominence in the fight for the number one spot. Benfica instead kept faith with the youngster, underlining their belief in his potential for the future.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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