Benfica’s failed deal could net Estrela da Amadora millions | OneFootball

Estrela da Amadora believes it is entitled to receive 1.2 million euros from Rio Ave regarding the failed transfer of André Luiz to Benfica. The tricolors believe they are owed the corresponding amount after negotiations between Rio Ave and the eagles were unsuccessful. The Reboleira team owns 10% of the Brazilian winger’s economic rights.

The reds presented an offer of 12 million euros (plus 3 million in bonuses) to sign André Luiz, but the Vila do Conde club rejected that proposal. As is known, the left-footer moved, a few days later, to Olympiakos for 6.75 million. About half the amount that the eagles had put on the table.

Paulo Lopo, president of Estrela da Amadora’s SAD, confirmed to the newspaper ‘A Bola’ that the tricolors’ intention was to receive the 1.2 million: “Estrela da Amadora believes it is entitled to receive this amount, since it holds 10 percent of the player’s economic rights, and it is not up to us to assess whether Rio Ave’s decision to reject Benfica’s proposal was correct or not.”

The tricolors’ official did not hide his displeasure: “As president of Estrela da Amadora’s SAD, I have the duty to defend the club’s interests uncompromisingly, so in this case, and even according to the opinion of our legal department, I am certain that we are in the right, and I hope the process can be resolved within legal procedures and always with the good faith of all parties involved,” he stated.

The intransigence of the club led by Evangelos Marinakis arose from the fact that the Greek magnate did not like the way Benfica’s officials conducted the negotiations, demanding that Benfica pay André Luiz’s 20 million euro release clause.

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