Linked with Benfica, Gustavo Puerta says where he wants to play in 2026/27 | OneFootball

Gustavo Puerta has emerged as one of the options on Benfica’s table to strengthen the midfield. The 23-year-old Colombian midfielder sees the Eagles as one of the best possibilities to continue his sporting career.

According to AS, Benfica established contact with Miguel Cardona, the player’s agent, who currently represents Racing Santander. The initial approaches were reportedly aimed at gathering information on the necessary conditions to move forward for a player who appeals to the club’s hierarchy.

Puertawants to make the step up to a club that allows him to compete at the highest level of European football, and the possibility of wearing Benfica’s shirt is viewed positively by the footballer himself. However, Racing Santander does not seem willing to make the midfielder’s departure easy.

The Spanish side is holding a firm position and will only allow Puerta to leave for the value of his release clause, set at 20 million euros. Therefore, any attempt by Benfica will have to take into account the high investment required to secure the Colombian international.

Despite the interest and the initial contacts already made, Benfica . Until then, the Eagles are closely monitoring the situation of a midfielder who could play an important role in Marco Silva’s future midfield.

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