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Benfica (POR) is in advanced negotiations to sign Jorge Cuenca from Fulham (ENG)

Flamengo will face Benfica (POR) on July 11 in an international mid-season friendly in Portugal. Before that, the Portuguese club remains active in the transfer window and is close to completing the signing of Jorge Cuenca from Fulham (ENG).

According to journalist Luis Coelho, Benfica will pay 15 million euros (R$ 89.65 million at the current exchange rate) to Fulham. Thus, the deal is at an advanced stage for the Portuguese side to buy 90% of the center-back’s economic rights.

As a result, Benfica should have a new addition for the match against Flamengo. That is because the player intends to finalize the agreement, undergo medical exams, and return for preseason to begin training and build chemistry with the Portuguese squad.

WHO IS JORGE CUENCA?

Jorge Cuenca came through Barcelona’s (ESP) youth academy. Soon after, he had spells at Villarreal (ESP), Almería (ESP), and Getafe (ESP), before being signed by Fulham in 2024. However, the Spanish center-back was unable to establish himself in the Premier League.

WHEN IS FLAMENGO VS BENFICA?

Thus, Flamengo and Benfica are preparing for the World Cup break and continue searching for reinforcements for their squads. The teams will face each other on July 11 in Algarve, Portugal, in a mid-season friendly.

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