Linked with a Benfica exit, Richard Ríos talks future | OneFootball

Richard Ríos — who apologized for third place — does not hide his strong connection to Benfica and made it clear that the Club of Light holds a central place in his career goals. Despite having several suitors, the Colombian midfielder spoke openly about his dreams and his ambition to win titles with the Reds next season.

"I have many dreams: to become world champion with Colombia and to be champion with Benfica. It is important for me to help Benfica win titles because this Club gave me an opportunity. I love this Club. Benfica helped my career and I want to help it win trophies. I have other dreams, but I am keeping them to myself for now. If they come true, I will be able to reveal what they are," the player said in an interview with the Red Bull website.

Despite his ambition, the "cafetero" does not hide that his time at Benfica has also brought moments of greater pressure, especially on an individual and media level. "As a player, you get used to it, but it can be difficult for the family, they can suffer from some comments. But that is part of football. That is why I stay away from social media".

The Colombian also spoke about how he handles defeats and the constant learning process in top-level football. "Sometimes we lose after a long unbeaten run, and it still hurts. But we cannot dwell on it for too long, because the next day we have to train and correct the mistakes we made", he said.

This season, playing for Benfica, Richard Ríos — valued at 22 million euros — made 45 appearances: 27 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 12 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 3,638 minutes he was on the pitch, he recorded eight goals and six assists.

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