Breaking news! Rui Costa silences the media, denies any Benfica wrongdoing | OneFootball

Benfica is not in default on the payment for Richard Ríos to Palmeiras. Despite reports that the club had encountered issues with the deal, the management led by Rui Costa has already clarified the entire situation regarding the Colombian midfielder.

"Following information released by the media, Sport Lisboa e Benfica – Futebol, SAD informs that there is no default situation with Palmeiras", reads the first part of the statement released by the club.

The second installment will be paid within the limits set by the contract without implications for Benfica SAD and as agreed with Palmeiras".

This season, playing for Benfica, Richard Ríos – valued at 16 million euros – has participated in 10 matches: five in the Champions League, four in the Liga Portugal Betclic, and one in the Super Cup. In the 846 minutes he was chosen by Bruno Lage, the midfielder has neither scored nor assisted.

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