Dybala: Boca keen, but what about Benfica? | OneFootball

The transfer market in Europe is about to open, and in recent days a rumor has gained traction: Paulo Dybala is said to have appeared on Benfica’s radar, just as in Argentina there is talk of the possibility that the player from Córdoba could join Boca. In the face of this mix of speculation, Rui Costa, a historic symbol of The Eagles and president of the Portuguese club, decided to clarify the situation: “You have to ask the journalist who published it, because it’s not true. What matters to me is having players ready to play tomorrow.”

Costa’s words point to two reasons that distance Dybala from the Glorious. The first is economic: the forward, who started at Instituto, earns about 6 million euros net per season, which for a club means around 12 million gross—a figure that is difficult for Benfica to afford in this context. The second is related to his current physical condition, as the comment about immediate availability suggests that the recent injury to the biceps femoris in his left leg is a factor to consider.

Nevertheless, the striker received some good news this week: he returned to play after 21 days of recovery and once again set foot on the pitch at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome. This Thursday, he returned as a starter in the Europa League, in the 2-1 victory over Midtjylland. Positioned as a center forward by Gian Piero Gasperini, he completed 78 minutes without physical discomfort and with competitive rhythm.

While in Europe any negotiations are denied and in Argentina rumors continue to link him to the Xeneize, Dybala’s present remains tied to his full recovery and his contribution to the Italian team.

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