Benfica get news that could smooth André Luiz’s exit from Rio Ave | OneFootball

Rio Ave has officially announced the signing of Diogo Bezerra, a 23-year-old Brazilian winger, in a move that could facilitate a potential departure of André Luiz to Benfica, by securing an alternative for the offensive sector of the Vila do Conde team.

Bezerra arrives in Vila do Conde from OFK Beograd, Serbia, in a deal valued at 1.8 million euros, after a very positive first half of the season, in which he scored two goals and provided eight assists. The player signed a contract until June 2030, committing to the club for four and a half seasons.

The arrival of the new reinforcement gives more options to coach Sotiris Silaidopoulos and allows Rio Ave to manage the future of André Luiz with greater ease, as he remains one of the most sought-after names in the squad and a target identified by Benfica in this market, despite the demands of Rio Ave not pleasing the Lisbon club.

Nevertheless, according to already advanced information, the signing of Bezerra does not automatically imply the sale of the Brazilian winger, who has been one of the standout figures of the team this season. Even so, the market movement is seen as a clear sign of preparation for various scenarios.

This season, wearing the Rio Ave jersey, André Luiz — valued at four million euros — played 18 official matches: 17 in Liga Portugal Betclic and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 1,390 minutes played, the winger, who has a contract valid until June 2029, scored seven goals and provided five assists.

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