Marseille renew chase for Florentino, Benfica already feeling the pressure | OneFootball

With his future at Benfica uncertain, Florentino still does not know what his life will be like after the transfer window closes. With several clubs interested, the number 61 saw Marseille's offer fall through, however, the French club has not yet given up on reaching an agreement for the Benfica player.

Marseille's need to sign a midfielder arose following the issues surrounding player Adrien Rabiot, who has not been an option for the team's coach, Francesco De Zerbi. Despite the initial attempt—a loan offer with a mandatory purchase option—being rejected, the French side insists on the Portuguese player.

According to the newspaper Record, in today's edition, August 27, citing L’Équipe, the Eagles only intend to sell the former U21 international and, for that reason, are not inclined to consider any proposal that does not involve buying the player, who was a regular choice for Bruno Lage last season.

The same source adds that, besides the French offer, the Club of Light has also rejected offers from Championship clubs—the English second division—and from Saudi Arabia. However, Benfica remains determined to sell the midfielder, asking for around 20 million euros to negotiate his transfer.

This season, wearing Benfica's shirt, and after having played 45 matches in 2024/25, Florentino Luís—valued at 22 million euros—has only played six games: three in the Champions League, two in Liga Portugal Betclic, and one in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. In the 134 matches where he was an option for Bruno Lage, the midfielder scored one goal, against Nice.

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