Mexican who thwarted Portugal on Benfica's radar | OneFootball

Erik Lira is being linked with interest from Benfica. According to reports in the Mexican press, the 25-year-old midfielder was watched by the Eagles’ scouting department. In addition, other sources claim that the Lisbon club are not the only European side closely monitoring the Cruz Azul holding midfielder’s situation.

According to information reported by Medio Tiempo, the defensive midfielder, who featured for the Mexican national team in the recent draw against Portugal, is being linked with several European clubs, including Benfica, Feyenoord, and above all Ligue 1 surprise package Lens.

However, the same outlet explains that there is still no formal offer for the 25-year-old player, one of Liga MX’s standout performers for Cruz Azul. It is worth noting that he is in fact the club’s highest-valued player, with a market value set at €12 million, according to websites specializing in transfers.

After playing 77 minutes in the match against Portugal, Medio Tiempo reports that Erik Lira’s performance did not go unnoticed by Benfica’s representatives, who are said to be considering his name while assessing potential reinforcements for next season. It should be recalled that the holding midfield position at the Lisbon club is an area where the Reds have had limited options.

This season, playing for Cruz Azul, Erik Lira — valued at €12 million — has already made a total of 38 official appearances: 20 in the Apertura, 12 in the Clausura, four in the CONCACAF Champions Cup, one in the Leagues Cup, and one in the FIFA International Cup. In the 3,158 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the Mexican has scored one goal.

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