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

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

According to the newspaper A Bola, the Alvalade side, chaired by Frederico Varandas, finalized all the details in recent hours 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 the transfer policy of the Alvalade team, which is looking to invest in players from the domestic market 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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