Seeking solutions, Benfica eyeing up Filip Kostic | OneFootball

Filip Kostic is the latest name linked to Benfica. The left-back, who is currently contracted to Juventus, is a possibility being considered by transfer market specialists. At the same time, the Serbian already knows what it's like to work alongside José Mourinho.

According to Nicolò Schira, as cited by the newspaper Record, José Mourinho is a great admirer of the abilities of the 33-year-old Serbian, currently playing for the Italian team. It should be noted that Kostic was a major investment by the Benfica coach last season in Turkey.

Moreover, the fact that José Mourinho recently opted for a 3-4-3 system could very well suit the footballer's characteristics, as he is not a natural defender and therefore has the offensive capability to move from defense to attack, similar to the role Rodrigo Rêgo played against Atlético in the Portuguese Cup.

According to the sports daily, Benfica had already shown interest in the Serbian during the summer transfer window, but the deal did not materialize. Thus, Kostic gains momentum after it was confirmed that the Club of Light is not interested in signing Raphael Guerreiro, the left-back from Bayern Munich.

Filip Kostic — currently valued at 3.5 million euros — ends his contract with Juventus in the summer of 2026. This season, the Serbian international has played 10 official matches for the Bianconeri, between Serie A and the Champions League. In the 362 minutes he was on the pitch, the number 18 scored two goals and made one assist.

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