Benfica step up interest in Filip Kostić, fresh updates emerge | OneFootball

Filip Kostić is out of the plans and will not be joining Benfica. The Benfica board has decided not to pursue the signing of the Juventus left winger, putting an end to the speculation linking the Serbian international to the Estádio da Luz club ahead of the reopening of the transfer market in January.

The player's name had gained traction in recent weeks due to his connection with José Mourinho, with whom he worked last season at Fenerbahçe. However, according to the newspaper Record, the possibility of a reunion in Lisbon will not materialize, as the player's profile does not fit the priorities defined by the club's management for strengthening the squad.

The same source assures that, contrary to what some international media have reported, there are no ongoing negotiations or any formal approach to the Italian club. Benfica thus rules out investing in the 33-year-old veteran, preferring to focus its resources on targets that offer greater future prospects and sporting returns.

Therefore, the possible arrival of Filip Kostić in Portuguese football is off the table. The player, who has had a long international career, will have to look for other options for his future, as he is not part of Luciano Spalletti’s plans in Turin, but the doors of Estádio da Luz are closed to him.

Filip Kostić is under contract with Juventus until June 2026. This season, the left-footer has been out of the Italian team’s regular options, a situation that is hastening his departure, but his destination will not be Benfica. So far, the Serbian international has played 10 matches, but has only accumulated 362 minutes.

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