Benfica return for versatile winger forgotten in winter market | OneFootball

Benfica have turned their attention back to Zuriko Davitashvili. The Georgian winger, who had already been on the Eagles’ radar during the winter transfer window, is once again among the main targets of Benfica’s board to strengthen the attacking sector in the next transfer window.

According to Luís Pinto Coelho, Benfica are already in negotiations for the Saint-Étienne attacker. The Georgia international could cost between €12 million and €15 million, with the process expected to move forward after the approval of the new coach, as Marco Silva emerges as the leading candidate for Benfica’s bench.

It should be remembered that Davitashvili’s name had already been linked with the Lisbon club in February. At the time, it was revealed that Benfica remained interested in the player and were preparing a strategy for the summer, involving meetings with the footballer’s agent to discuss the terms of a possible transfer.

The winger fits the profile sought by Benfica, especially because of his ability to play in several attacking positions. The continued presence of Schjelderup, Prestianni, Bruma and Lukebakio led Benfica to postpone the signing of another winger in January, but the situation has changed and Davitashvili is now gaining momentum again at the club.

In the 2025/26 season, playing for Saint-Étienne, Zuriko Davitashvili - valued at €12 million - made a total of 33 official appearances: 30 in Ligue 2, two in the Ligue 1/Ligue 2 play-off, and one in the Coupe de France. In the 2,484 minutes he spent on the pitch, the number 22 recorded 16 goals and five assists.

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