Careful, Rui Costa! Top target could give Benfica a headache | OneFootball

Wout Weghorst was the latest name to be linked with Benfica. At a time when the press reports that the 33-year-old striker has the characteristics desired by José Mourinho, those same sources explain that the Eagles face an obstacle in sealing the Dutchman’s arrival.

However, the Dutch press says Benfica will not have an easy task in trying to sign the 33-year-old striker.

According to data released by Capology, the 33-year-old giant earns a net salary of €2.5 million at Ajax, in addition to a €3 million bonus. Although this is an amount beyond Twente’s reach, Benfica will also have difficulties in meeting the financial demands, and will try to negotiate the figures with the Dutchman.

It should be remembered that Weghorst’s name was mentioned by the Dutch press in recent days, at a time when José Mourinho once again said he wants a striker with a greater presence in the box. It is worth recalling that the Special One had also tried to sign Lorenzo Lucca, who ultimately moved to Nottingham Forest.

This season, playing for Ajax, Wout Weghorst — valued at €2.5 million — has already made a total of 28 official appearances: 23 in the Eredivisie and five in the Champions League. In the 1,777 minutes he has been on the pitch, the Dutchman has recorded eight goals and two assists.

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