Deal done: Rodrigo Zalazar leaves Benfica empty-handed | OneFootball

Benfica appear to have lost the race for Rodrigo Zalazar. Based on the information reported by the national press, the Club from Luz was overtaken by Sporting and saw their eternal rival finalize a deal for the transfer of the Uruguayan midfielder, who has stood out this season for Braga.

According to the newspaper A Bola, the Alvalade club, led by Frederico Varandas, reached an agreement in recent hours on all details with António Salvador, Braga’s top official, for the signing of Rodrigo Zalazar. The same source also revealed some details of the deal between Sporting and Braga.

The Uruguayan international fits into Alvalade’s transfer policy, which is focused on the domestic market and on players who have already proven themselves. According to A Bola, Sporting will pay Braga 30 million euros and, in return, the Arsenalistas are expected to receive Diogo Travassos, valued at 6 to 7 million euros.

It should be recalled that Benfica . However, the delay in taking the initiative in the deal allowed Sporting to be more assertive and overtake their rival in the race for the 26-year-old footballer.

This season, playing for Braga, Rodrigo Zalazar — valued at 22 million euros — has already made 46 appearances: 27 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 15 in the Europa League, two in the Portuguese Cup and two in the League Cup. .

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