Fenerbahçe interest in Gustavo Puerta tests Benfica pursuit after Champions League boost | OneFootball

Fenerbahçe have moved into the race for Gustavo Puerta after sealing Champions League qualification, a development that could complicate Benfica’s pursuit of the Racing Santander midfielder.

"We paid the €16 million clause and he is not coming. He wants to go to Benfica. What more can we do?" Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis told Sport24.

The Colombia international is edging towards an exit from Racing Santander, with Benfica monitoring his situation closely.

Fenerbahçe have reportedly made an enquiry to understand the terms of a potential deal and are assessing whether to advance.

In Spain, many Racing supporters voiced opposition to a sale during the home match against Elche, urging the midfielder to stay.

Despite interest from Türkiye and elsewhere, Puerta is thought to have prioritised Benfica, and a resolution to his future appears to be approaching.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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