Deal imminent! Benfica left-footer to join Ligue 1's sixth-placed side | OneFootball

Gonçalo Oliveira is very close to leaving Benfica for Rennes, in a transfer that is expected to be completed in the coming days. The 19-year-old centre-back, who was one of the standout players in Benfica’s B team and captain of the reserve side, is preparing to continue his career in France.

The deal could represent a financial return of around €3.5 million. With his contract set to expire at the end of next season, Benfica’s officials viewed this transfer window as the last opportunity to secure a financial return.

Currently recovering from a sprain in his left ankle, Gonçalo Oliveira aimed to continue his career abroad. The possibility of moving to Ligue 1 matched the player’s ambitions, as he was looking for a new challenge outside Portugal.

At Rennes, the centre-back will find a competitive project and a team that secured a place in the Europa League after finishing sixth in the last French league season. Although he was included in several Benfica first-team squads over recent seasons, he never made his debut.

In the 2025/26 season, playing for Benfica, Gonçalo Oliveira — valued at €2 million — made 33 official appearances: 24 in Liga Portugal Meu Super and nine in the UEFA Youth League.

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