Rodrigo Moreno's teammate reveals he was close to joining Benfica: "Talks" | OneFootball

Róger Guedes was in negotiations with Benfica in the summer of 2025. The revelation was made by Rodrigo Moreno's colleague at Al-Rayyan of Artur Jorge, indicating that there were talks between his representatives and senior officials of the club. The deal, as is known, ultimately did not proceed.

“There were many approaches, Benfica's was the last, during the pre-season. Clubs are starting to seek out my agent more. In 2018, I had an official offer from Porto, but China came in at the last minute, and I chose to go there. It was from afar,” revealed Róger Guedes in an interview with TNT Sports Brazil.

Róger Guedes can play as a left winger or behind the striker. Benfica's choice ended up being Georgiy Sudakov, who arrived from Shakhtar Donetsk for almost 30 million euros, and Dodi Lukabio, who scored in the last game and did not hide his happiness. 

Regarding the transfer market, José Mourinho has made it clear that he wants at least two reinforcements in January. It remains to be seen if Róger Guedes can return to the Club of Light's agenda or if the club will turn its attention to other targets, already with the approval of the Portuguese coach.

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