Benfica plan Bruma loan as salary blocks sale | OneFootball

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·2 September 2026

Benfica plan Bruma loan as salary blocks sale

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Benfica plan to send Bruma out on loan before the window closes, with his departure treated as a priority. According to Glorioso 1904, a temporary move has been deemed the only viable short-term solution for the 31-year-old after efforts to secure a permanent sale stalled.

Clubs from Greece and Türkiye showed interest across the summer, making concrete approaches via the player’s representatives. None, however, were in a position to complete a permanent deal.


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The winger’s salary has proved a decisive obstacle to any outright transfer. Benfica’s football operation, led by Rui Costa, is pushing to accelerate the Portugal international’s exit.

Urgency around a loan has increased as deadline day approaches. Bruma is not a priority for the coaching staff, and the hierarchy wants to avoid his continued presence at the Estádio da Luz.

His next step could be settled once the loan framework is confirmed. Bruma may now prepare to continue his career at another club, with a temporary switch prevailing over the initially preferred permanent sale.

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