Benfica target update: Rui Costa rubbing his hands with glee | OneFootball

Benfica, as José Mourinho had already mentioned, will need some reinforcements in the winter market. Among the options on the table, Endrick's name, a forward from Real Madrid, is being considered. According to what has been gathered, the Brazilian wants to leave the merengue emblem, a situation that could facilitate a possible approach by Rui Costa.

According to the newspaper Record, based on what was reported by the Spanish press, the Brazilian international wants to leave as early as January, on loan, and has informed the merengue management that he is only interested in moving to a club that plays in the five main European leagues or the three big clubs in Portugal.

Moreover, Endrick intends to join a team participating in European competitions, namely the Champions League and Europa League. At the same time, the 19-year-old also requires a club with an attacking philosophy, which can help the footballer evolve in his game and gain maturity.

The decision of the Brazilian international leaves Benfica quite pleased, as it opens a window for a possible loan. However, the same sources point in the opposite direction, stating that the likely future of the blanco athlete should involve clubs like Juventus, Real Sociedad, Marseille, or Sevilla.

In his debut season at Real Madrid, Endrick – valued at 35 million euros – played 37 matches: 22 in La Liga, nine in the Champions League, and six in the Copa del Rey. In the 845 minutes he was utilized, the Brazilian international scored seven goals, averaging one accurate finish every 120 minutes.

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