Stefan de Vrij aware of Benfica interest, reacts to Luz move | OneFootball

Stefan de Vrij is being assessed by Benfica as a possible reinforcement for the heart of the defense next season. The 34-year-old Dutch center-back is out of contract with Inter at the end of the campaign and is open to the possibility of moving to the Luz.

Although there has not yet been any formal approach from the Eagles, the player has already shown openness to a move to Lisbon. The SAD is keeping a close eye on the center-back market and sees the Netherlands international as an experienced option with proven quality.

De Vrij is preparing to leave Milan after several seasons at Inter, since the talks over a renewal did not progress on the terms the player wanted, mainly due to a lower salary offer. Even so, the center-back is not short of interested parties, with clubs from different leagues monitoring the situation.

Meanwhile, Benfica continue to explore alternatives for the defensive sector. The future of Nicolás Otamendi, who is also out of contract, has yet to be decided, and the Argentine’s decision could influence the club’s final approach to the market.

This season, wearing the Inter shirt, Stefan De Vrij – valued at €3.5 million – has made 15 appearances: nine in Serie A, three in the Champions League, two in the Coppa Italia and one in the Supercoppa. In the 1,025 minutes he has been on the pitch, the center-back has not scored any goals.

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