Attention! Latest twist in the Benfica-Palmeiras saga over Richard Ríos | OneFootball

After Benfica denied any breach with Palmeiras regarding the payment for Richard Ríos’ transfer, new information indicates that the Clube da Luz has already paid the second part of the first installment of nine million euros as agreed in the deal for the Colombian midfielder.

The information comes from journalist Bruno Andrade, who states that Benfica paid out 4.5 million euros, completing the first phase of the payment for Richard Ríos’ transfer, who joined the Eagles this summer from Palmeiras.

After paying the initial nine million euros, Benfica now has to settle the remaining amount for the 25-year-old international’s transfer, which can be done in two more installments. In total, there are 18 million euros left to pay for the player, bringing the total cost to 27 million euros for the club.

Richard Ríos signed with Benfica in the last transfer window, putting pen to paper on a contract with the Clube da Luz valid until 2030. In addition, the starting midfielder for the team is protected by a 100 million euro release clause.

This season, playing for Benfica, Richard Ríos – valued at 16 million euros – has played in 11 matches: five in the Champions League, five in Liga Portugal Betclic, and one in the Super Cup.

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