Samu Costa on Benfica's radar, but midfielder may head to Bundesliga | OneFootball

Called up by Roberto Martínez to represent Portugal at the World Cup and linked with interest from Benfica, Samu Costa is preparing to leave Mallorca during the summer transfer window and, this Wednesday, has been tipped for a possible move to Germany.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Portuguese defensive midfielder is on the list of potential signings that new RB Leipzig coach Martín Demichelis handed to the club’s board, with the team having finished third in the Bundesliga last season to qualify for the Champions League.

Samu Costa is seen as a strong option to strengthen the center of the park for die roten bullen. If it happens, he would continue working with Demichelis, who tried to save Mallorca from relegation at the end of last season, albeit unsuccessfully.

It is worth remembering that the Spanish club asked the Eagles for €25 million for the Portugal international’s transfer, believing the 25-year-old player is highly valued after the season he had and his call-up for the 2026 World Cup.

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. In the 2,810 minutes he spent on the pitch, the midfielder scored seven goals and provided two assists.

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