Vinícius in Benfica's sights! Rui Costa open to a deal | OneFootball

Benfica remain alert to the market to strengthen the left side of the defense, and Abner Vinícius has once again emerged as a name under observation. The Brazilian full-back, currently playing for Lyon, is seen as a negotiable player by the French club, which is not closing the door on a transfer in this summer market.

According to the French newspaper 'Sport', Benfica are monitoring the situation of the 26-year-old defender, who had a positive season in France, with 36 matches, five goals, and three assists. The Brazilian also stood out for his versatility, having been used on several occasions as a right wing-back due to physical problems in Lyon's squad.

Abner joined the French club in 2024 from Betis in a deal valued at 8 million euros. The full-back is currently valued at around 10 million and remains under contract with Lyon until 2029, which could make negotiations more demanding from a financial point of view.

The Brazilian international was not called up by Carlo Ancelotti for the 2026 World Cup, but he continues to attract interest in the European market. Benfica had already monitored the player in 2023, when he was representing Athletico Paranaense, before moving to Spain and later to France.

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