Benfica make key concession to secure André Luiz | OneFootball

Benfica has decided to accept Rio Ave’s financial demands to secure André Luiz. This information is reported by the newspaper A Bola, indicating that the Benfica board is willing to meet the €15 million requested by the club from Vila do Conde. Rui Costa wants to quickly close the deal for this talented winger in the winter transfer window.

Benfica takes a step forward for André Luiz

However, the leaders at Clube da Luz want this amount to include performance-related objectives. The Eagles are also considering leaving Rio Ave with a percentage of any future capital gain. This financial strategy aims to protect the investment and finalize the deal as soon as possible.

Throughout this process, the player has always given absolute priority to Benfica. Despite having several clubs interested in signing him, the star’s desire to move to Estádio da Luz has been decisive in unlocking the agreement. The South American’s wish is making it easier for all parties to reach an understanding.

Wesley is an alternative for the Eagles

There are other attacking alternatives on the table, such as Wesley, Cristiano Ronaldo’s teammate. The Al Nassr player could cost a similar amount. However, the technical staff is prioritizing André Luiz. His adaptation to Portuguese football is a factor that weighs in favor of the Brazilian reinforcement.

This season, wearing the Rio Ave shirt, André Luiz – valued at €4 million – has played 18 matches: 17 in Liga Portugal Betclic and one in the Portuguese Cup. In the 1,390 minutes he has been on the field, the forward, who is under contract until June 2029, has scored seven goals and provided five assists.

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