Deal done! Fabrizio Romano reports Benfica centre-back heading to France | OneFootball

Gonçalo Oliveira is very close to bringing his link with Benfica to an end. The centre-back, who was one of the captains of Benfica’s B team, will continue his career at Rennes in Ligue 1, in a transfer that represents an important step in the development of the Portugal under-21 international.

According to information reported by journalist Fabrizio Romano, Rennes have reached an agreement with Benfica for the transfer of Gonçalo Oliveira. The deal should bring around €3.5 million into Benfica’s coffers, with the centre-back preparing to travel to France and finalize the last details before his move to the French club is made official.

Currently recovering from a sprain in his left ankle, the young defender had made continuing his career abroad a priority. After several years of training and development within Benfica, the player felt this was the right time to embrace a new challenge.

At Rennes, Gonçalo Oliveira will find an ambitious project and a team that secured a place in next season’s Europa League after finishing sixth in the last French league campaign. Although he was included in several first-team squads for Benfica over the last few seasons, the defender never managed to play a single official minute for the Eagles’ senior side.

In the 2025/26 season, the Portugal under-21 international made 33 official appearances for Benfica, split between Liga Portugal Meu Super and the UEFA Youth League. In 2,882 minutes played, he scored four goals and provided two assists, numbers that reflect the importance he held within the team.

Watch Gonçalo Oliveira’s goal for Benfica B:

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