Three-time Champions League winners want Richard Ríos from Benfica | OneFootball

Manchester United are preparing for next season and are already starting to look closely at the market, especially to strengthen the midfield. Among the English club’s priorities is the signing of new players, with several names currently being assessed by the ‘red devils’ hierarchy.

According to the Colombian press, Richard Ríos has now been added to the list of targets. The English club, which has already won three Champions Leagues, is even said to have made initial contact with the player’s representatives to gauge the feasibility of a transfer in the next transfer window.

However, the deal is not expected to be straightforward, since the player is on a long-term contract with Benfica until June 2030, with a release clause set at €100 million. In addition, the Eagles are not open to making the midfielder’s departure any easier.

The club now managed by coach Michael Carrick is expected to face competition from several European clubs, especially from Italy, where teams such as Napoli, Inter Milan and Roma are also closely monitoring the player’s situation.

This season, playing for Benfica, Richard Ríos — valued at €22 million — has already made a total of 40 official appearances: 22 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 12 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup and one in the Super Cup. In the 3,200 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the number 20 has recorded five goals and five assists.

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