Glorioso 1904 exclusive - Benfica tried for Martínez favourite | OneFootball

Samu Costa, a Mallorca midfielder recently called up by Roberto Martínez for the World Cup, had already been on Benfica's radar in previous transfer windows, as Glorioso 1904 has learned. Although he is currently enjoying a strong spell in Spanish football, the Eagles' most concrete interest came in the past.

According to what our newspaper has found out, Benfica looked into the possibility of moving for the midfielder at different times, especially in the January 2025 transfer window. At that stage, the Reds' hierarchy liked the player's physical and competitive qualities, seeing him as an interesting option to strengthen the midfield.

However, the process never developed into decisive negotiations and eventually lost momentum internally. Since then, the 25-year-old footballer has continued to establish himself at Mallorca, becoming one of the Spanish team's standout players.

In the 2025/26 season, playing for Mallorca, Samu Costa — valued at €15 million — made 36 official appearances: 34 in La Liga and two in the Copa del Rey. .

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