He cost Benfica €20m, but admits he could leave in the summer: “We’ll see” | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio left a reassuring message for Benfica fans regarding his future. Although he did not definitively guarantee that he will stay at the Luz, the Belgian international admitted that his wish is to remain wearing the eagle on his chest in the coming seasons.

In comments to the Belgian publication La Libre, the 28-year-old winger was asked about the possibility of leaving Benfica in this transfer window. Signed from Sevilla last summer for around €20 million, Lukebakio revealed that he is perfectly settled into life in Portugal and assured that his family is also happy in Lisbon.

“I still have four years left on my contract. We’ll see, but as far as I’m concerned, I’m not leaving. Life in Lisbon is fantastic, my family is happy. Without a doubt, we feel good here. There are still four years left on my contract. We’ll see,” added the Belgian international.

Lukébakio did acknowledge, however, that the season fell short of expectations on an individual level, largely because of the serious injury he suffered during the campaign. The winger recalled the moment he learned how severe the physical problem was, a fracture in his left ankle that kept him out of competition for many months.

Lukebakio also made a point of praising José Mourinho, the coach who recently left Benfica to return to Real Madrid. The Belgian international revealed that he took important lessons from working with the Portuguese manager.

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