As well as Ibrahima Ba, Estoril defender chose Salzburg over Benfica | OneFootball

Benfica have suffered another setback in the transfer market and have once again seen one of the targets identified to strengthen the defensive sector slip away. After a few complicated cases in recent weeks, the structure led by Rui Costa will now have to speed up the search for a new solution.

According to the newspaper Record, in addition to Ibrahima Ba, also Kévin Boma, the centre-back who played for Estoril Praia, is no longer an option for the Eagles. The Togolese international ended up signing permanently for Salzburg, the club with which he signed a contract valid until June 2031.

Boma was one of the names highly rated by Benfica’s structure thanks to his performances in the Portuguese League. The 23-year-old centre-back played 23 matches for Estoril last season, scoring one goal and providing one assist, numbers that strengthened the interest of several European clubs before Salzburg closed the deal.

Given this scenario, Benfica see their options reduced to strengthen the heart of the defence and will have to focus their attention on other targets identified for the position. The Eagles’ board continue to work in the market to offer Marco Silva more options before the official start of the season.

After missing out on two players who appealed to the football department, Benfica’s SAD are now preparing a new move for another centre-back. The objective remains unchanged: to find a signing capable of increasing the competitiveness of the defensive sector and fitting into the playing idea of the Eagles’ new coach.

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