Benfica trying to overtake Roma in race for Rios

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·19 luglio 2025

Benfica trying to overtake Roma in race for Rios

Richard Ríos remains one of Roma’s top transfer targets.

The imminent arrival of Neil El Aynaoui, in fact, hasn’t ruled out the arrival of the Colombian midfielder from Palmeiras.

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Although the Giallorossi have been annoyed by the player’s behavior in recent hours, negotiations are still ongoing.

Benfica has recently entered the fray, following the approach of other clubs such as Zenit, Porto, Nottingham Forest, and Manchester United in recent days.

According to Calciomercato.it, Benfica are serious, and their executives have flown to Brazil to present an offer that would exceed (including fixed salary and bonuses) the €30 million requested by Palmeiras.

Furthermore, Benfica already has an agreement with the player.

Now it remains to be seen whether Roma will attempt a relaunch or abandon their chances of signing the player and bring him to Trigoria.