Mallorca ask Benfica for a fortune for Samu Costa | OneFootball

Samu Costa remains one of the midfielders most appreciated by Benfica's hierarchy to strengthen the midfield, but Mallorca have already set the price needed to open negotiations. The Spanish club want to receive around €25 million for the Portuguese international, believing the 25-year-old player is highly valued after the season he had and his call-up for the 2026 World Cup.

Despite relegation, the club’s officials have no intention of speeding up the midfielder’s departure before the international competition. The club’s board believes that a good performance for the National Team could further increase the interest of other European clubs.

On Benfica’s side, the process is still at an early stage. Although the profile of the former Braga player appeals to the Eagles, according to the newspaper 'O Jogo', the immediate priority of the SAD led by Rui Costa remains strengthening the heart of the defence. As such, any potential move for the midfielder is only expected to go ahead if there are departures in the middle of the park.

In that scenario, players such as Manu Silva, Enzo Barrenechea and Richard Ríos could make room in the squad for the arrival of a new midfielder. Even so, Benfica’s officials acknowledge difficulties in negotiating some of the assets for the desired amounts, while the Colombian’s future continues to depend on possible offers.

In the 2025/26 season, playing for Mallorca, Samu Costa — valued at €15 million — made 36 official appearances: 34 in La Liga and two in the Copa del Rey. .

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