Glorioso 1904 exclusive: Rui Costa to let Benfica gem go, wants cut | OneFootball

Benfica want to sell Diogo Prioste, although the Club wants to safeguard a percentage of his rights. In this Glorioso 1904 Exclusive, our newspaper reports that Rui Costa's intention is to bring him back if the midfielder performs well for his next team in 2026/2027.

According to what our newspaper has learned, Diogo Prioste should continue his career at a new club - something that had already been reported - preferably in the Primeira Liga. This strategy is intended to allow the 22-year-old player to be monitored more closely. However, the Eagles intend to include a clause in the player's deal.

The Lisbon club intends to retain a percentage of the player's rights as protection for a possible future buyback. Benfica's hierarchy believe that Diogo Prioste can develop with more competitive rhythm and become a key figure in a smaller team.

Diogo Prioste's rise in professional football has been followed with high expectations, leading Rui Costa to design a very specific career plan for the youngster. Benfica recognize the player's immediate potential, despite him not having space under Marco Silva this season.

Last season, playing for Benfica, Diogo Prioste - valued at €2 million - made a total of 28 official appearances: 26 in Liga Portugal Meu Super and two in Liga Portugal Betclic. In the 2,285 minutes he spent on the pitch, the number 86 recorded four goals and seven assists.

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