Deal done! Benfica target slips away from Rui Costa to Roma for €15m | OneFootball

It’s a done deal. Konstantinos Koulierakis will no longer be a Benfica signing. The Greece international centre-back is on his way to Roma, in a transfer that has already earned Fabrizio Romano’s traditional “here we go”.

To secure the services of the 22-year-old defender, the Italian club will pay around €15 million to Wolfsburg. In addition to the agreement between the two clubs, a contract and salary deal with the player has also already been reached, with only the official announcement of the transfer still pending.

It should be remembered that Koulierakis was linked with Benfica during this summer transfer window, emerging as one of the names identified by the Eagles’ structure to strengthen the heart of the defence. However, with Roma entering the race, the Greece international is now preparing to continue his career in Serie A.

The defender first stood out while playing for PAOK, the club where he completed his entire development and made his professional football debut. He quickly established himself as an undisputed starter in the team then managed by Razvan Lucescu.

His strong performances for the Thessaloniki side attracted the interest of several European clubs and led Wolfsburg to move for his signing. After making 37 appearances and scoring one goal in the 2023/24 season, the centre-back was eventually sold to the Germans for €11.75 million. With the player ruled out, Benfica’s main target is Josip Sutalo.

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