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Oscar Lidberg is moving further and further away from Benfica’s orbit. The Swedish striker, who was linked with the Eagles last May, is preparing to continue his career in the Bundesliga after a standout season with Darmstadt in Germany’s second division.

According to journalist Florian Plettenberg from Sky Sport Germany, Borussia Mönchengladbach have already reached a verbal agreement with the 27-year-old forward. The German club are now trying to reach an agreement with Darmstadt to complete the transfer of the Swedish goalscorer in the coming days.

The same source recalls that Lidberg was valued at around five million euros and that he continues to attract interest from other European clubs, who are waiting for a possible collapse in negotiations with Borussia Mönchengladbach before making a move for the player.

Capped twice by Sweden, Oscar Lidberg ended last season as one of Darmstadt’s key figures, although he was unable to secure promotion to the Bundesliga. The club finished the campaign in fifth place in Germany’s second division, and the striker also ended up being left out of Sweden’s squad for the 2026 World Cup.

In the 2025/26 season, playing for Darmstadt, Isac Lidberg - valued at 5 million euros - made 33 official appearances: 30 in Bundesliga 2 and three in the DFB-Pokal. .

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