Watch out, Rui Costa! Wanted target could give Benfica a headache | OneFootball

Wout Weghorst was the latest name to be linked with Benfica. At a time when the press reports that the 33-year-old striker has the qualities José Mourinho is looking for, those same sources explain that the Eagles have an obstacle to overcome in order to seal the Dutchman’s arrival.

However, the Dutch press indicates that Benfica will not have an easy task in trying to sign the 33-year-old striker.

According to figures released by Capology, the 33-year-old giant earns a net salary of €2.5 million at Ajax, while also receiving a €3 million bonus. Although that amount is beyond Twente’s reach, Benfica will also have difficulties in meeting the financial demands, and will try to negotiate the figures with the Dutchman.

It should be remembered that Weghorst’s name was mentioned by the Dutch press in recent days, at a time when José Mourinho once again said he wants a striker with a stronger presence in the box. It is worth recalling that the Special One had also tried to sign Lorenzo Lucca, who ended up joining Nottingham Forest.

This season, playing for Ajax, Wout Weghorst — valued at €2.5 million — has already made a total of 28 official appearances: 23 in the Eredivisie and five in the Champions League. In the 1,777 minutes he has been on the pitch, the Dutchman has recorded eight goals and two assists.

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