Benfica ‘to demand’ 70 million euros for Pavlidis after Fenerbahçe’s 40 million bid | OneFootball

Benfica have rebuffed a 40 million euro bid from Fenerbahçe for Vangelis Pavlidis, with the Rui Costa-led hierarchy unmoved in this window.

Record reports that any club wishing to sign the 27-year-old will need to pay 70 million euros. The report adds that if he remains at the club, he will receive a financial reward from the board once the summer window closes.

Beşiktaş were first to move, indicating a 35 million euro outlay. Fenerbahçe later went higher, yet neither approach convinced the Benfica hierarchy.

Pavlidis is entering his third season and underlined his importance with four goals against St. Gallen last Thursday, helping Benfica reach the Europa League third qualifying round. The display further cemented his standing under Marco Silva.

Signed from AZ Alkmaar in 2024 for 18 million euros, the Greece international is under contract until 2029 with a 100 million euro release clause. He has 112 appearances, 64 goals and 18 assists for Benfica.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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