Breaking news! Fresh updates on Benfica’s interest in André Luiz | OneFootball

Benfica is in a very advanced stage to secure the signing of André Luiz. According to the news reported by the newspaper A Bola, the negotiation process has made significant progress in the last few hours. The club's management, led by Rui Costa, is about to finalize the definitive agreement with the Vila do Conde team shortly.

André Luiz very close to becoming a Benfica signing

The sports daily did not disclose the amounts involved in this swift operation. However, the specialist Ekrem Konur had previously indicated that Rio Ave was demanding a fee between 15 and 20 million euros. It remains to be seen if the Eagles managed to lower the high financial demands of the Vila do Conde team.

If this transfer is officially confirmed, the Club of Light will have surpassed strong competition. Several renowned clubs, such as Porto, Sporting, Sunderland, Basel, Olympique de Marseille, Bayer Leverkusen, and Flamengo, were in the race. The number 11 was a highly sought-after target in the market, but it seems he has chosen to join the Eagles.

Future of Prestianni and Schelderup open

The Brazilian winger arrives to add quality to the attack's flanks. This entry may or may not lead to the departure of young prospects like Prestianni or Schelderup. It should be noted that, in this transfer window, the SAD of the Club of Light has also secured the signing of young Sidny Cabral.

This season, wearing the Rio Ave jersey, André Luiz - valued at 4 million euros - played 16 matches: 15 in the Liga Portugal Betclic and one in the Portuguese Cup.

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