Fresh concerns over André Luiz emerge, not what Benfica wanted to hear | OneFootball

André Luiz risks being used in the match against Benfica. According to what has been determined, the 23-year-old footballer is waiting for the green light to head to Luz; however, due to various obstacles in the deal between the two clubs, the dossier remains unresolved, and the winger may end up facing his new team.

According to the newspaper A Bola, in its edition this Monday, January 12, the player, who is a specific request from José Mourinho, continues to wait for a breakthrough in the talks between Rio Ave and Benfica, with the main obstacle being the financial component, as Marinakis, the majority owner of the Rio Ave SAD, is asking for an amount around 15 million euros.

The same source explains that André Luiz has been an exemplary professional, staying focused on Rio Ave while waiting for authorization to travel to Lisbon to join the reds. However, A Bola reveals, the winger will, for now, join the preparations for Rio Ave's next match, which, interestingly, is against Benfica.

The sports daily reveals that the Brazilian has been anxious about his future, but this has not prevented André Luiz from giving his best contribution in the colors of Rio Ave.

This season, wearing the Rio Ave jersey, André Luiz — valued at four million euros — has played 18 official matches: 17 in the Liga Portugal Betclic and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 1,390 minutes played, the winger, who has a contract valid until June 2029, scored seven goals and provided five assists.

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