Vitória de Guimarães eyeing Benfica player for January move | OneFootball

Vitória de Guimarães aims to secure the signing of Leandro Santos. The Benfica full-back is also being courted by Alverca, but the club from Guimarães has intervened in the negotiations between the Luz club and the Ribatejo side, which could divert the player to Minho.

With the recent signing of Sidny Cabral from Estrela da Amadora and the increased value of Banjaqui, the 20-year-old winger has definitively lost his place in Benfica’s first team, having not been an option for José Mourinho since the coach took charge.

The interest from the team led by Luís Pinto could now change the full-back’s destination and cause the deal with Alverca to fall through. Still, it is important to clarify that the transfer to Ribatejo is still on the table. Although his destination is not yet certain, his departure is practically a done deal.

The Portugal U20 international is thus set to embrace a new footballing challenge in this winter transfer window, with his next experience likely to be with a team playing in Liga Portugal Betclic. On November 23, 2024, Leandro Santos made his first appearance for Benfica’s first team, coming off the bench against Estrela da Amadora in the 4th round of the Portuguese Cup.

In the current season, Leandro Santos — valued at 1 million euros — has played nine official matches for Benfica B in Liga Portugal Meu Super. In the 750 minutes he spent on the pitch, the youngster recorded one goal and one assist.

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