Winger could join Benfica training, but not in Marco Silva's plans | OneFootball

Tiago Gouveia’s transfer to Atlas has fallen through, and the winger will return to Benfica. In the absence of an alternative that meets the interests of the SAD led by Rui Costa, reintegration is a possibility currently on the table.

According to the same source, Tiago Gouveia, who was even used by the Reds’ coach in the first leg against St. Gallen, will not feel abandoned despite the complicated situation he found himself involved in. With a contract with the Eagles until 2028, a temporary stay in the squad has not been ruled out.

It should be remembered that Atlas was willing to pay 3 million euros for 50% of the forward’s economic rights. The agreement also included an option to acquire a further 40% of his rights for 4 million euros, meaning the total fee for the Reds could have reached 7 million.

However, the Mexican club — with Zubizarreta as sporting director — announced the cancellation of the deal, justifying the decision with "differences that arose with the player’s representatives during the final stage of negotiations".

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