Man United contact representatives of “versatile” South American over €35m move

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·19 aprile 2026

Man United contact representatives of “versatile” South American over €35m move

Manchester United are interested in signing the Colombian midfielder Richard Rios at the end of the season.

They are looking to bring in a combative midfielder in the middle of the park, and they have identified the 25-year-old as a target. Casemiro will leave the club at the end of the season, and they need more quality and physicality in the midfield.

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Rios has been linked with Manchester United in the past.

Richard Rios could be a handy option

Rios is not a defensive midfielder, but he will add physicality and defensive steel in the middle of the park. He has been described as a “versatile player” who can operate in central midfield, defensive midfield, and as a box-to-box midfielder.

The opportunity to move to Manchester United could be attractive for him.

According to reports from Spain, Manchester United have now made formal contact with the player’s representatives regarding a potential move. He has done quite well since joining Benfica, and the Portuguese outfit will not sell him for an offer below €35 million.

Manchester United have the financial muscle to get the deal done, and it remains to be seen how the situation develops.

Rios is keen on the move

The report claims that the midfielder is very keen on taking the next step in his career. The opportunity to move to the Premier League can be hard to turn down for most players.

Meanwhile, clubs like Napoli, Roma and Inter Milan are also interested in the player.

It is fair to assume that Manchester United could be a more attractive destination because of their financial resources and global reputation. They are among the biggest clubs in the world, and the South American will be attracted to the idea of playing for them.

Rios will hope that the two clubs can work out an agreement in the coming weeks. It remains to be seen how the situation unfolds.