Lukebakio shown Benfica exit door, decision-maker now known | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio could be on his way out of Benfica before the transfer window closes. It has been learned that the SAD led by Rui Costa is willing to listen to offers for the Belgian international, who is not considered an indispensable part of Marco Silva’s plans as he builds the squad for 2026/27.

Despite returning to training later after representing Belgium at the World Cup, the winger has already been used by the Benfica coach. Lukebakio got minutes against St. Gallen in the second leg of the second Europa League qualifying round, providing the assist for Clément Lenglet’s first goal in the Eagles shirt.

Even so, the player’s future at the Luz remains surrounded by doubt. The new coaching staff is not particularly determined to keep the 28-year-old winger, and the possibility of a transfer is being viewed naturally by Benfica’s decision-makers, as long as an offer considered satisfactory arrives.

Last season, Lukebakio made 23 official appearances for Benfica, after joining the Lisbon club from Sevilla on the final day of the 2025 summer transfer window in a deal worth €20 million.

During the World Cup, the Belgian international himself admitted that the future could involve a move, although he made it clear that he is happy in Lisbon: "I still have four years left on my contract. We’ll see, but as far as I’m concerned, I’m not leaving. Life in Lisbon is great, my family is happy. Without a doubt, we feel good here. There are still four years left on my contract. We’ll see," he said at the time.

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