Bombshell! Benfica have decided on Dodi Lukebakio, say reports | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio is not expected to remain at Benfica next season. According to what has been reported by the press, the Belgian international’s future is not expected to lie with the Lisbon club, all because of what happened in the match against Moreirense. It should be remembered that the winger did not take kindly to being substituted and got into a verbal clash with José Mourinho.

According to newspaper A Bola, the behaviour shown by the Belgian international against Moreirense was the final straw for Benfica’s board, led by Rui Costa, who lost patience with the winger’s inconsistent performances. The plan, the same source explains, is likely to involve either a permanent transfer or a loan move.

The tension with José Mourinho has generated plenty of headlines and Benfica believe Lukebakio is not in a position to continue at the club and, for that very reason, are open to negotiating the departure of the 28-year-old footballer. It should be recalled that the player cost the Eagles’ coffers €20 million when he was signed from Sevilla.

However, it should be noted that in the coming days there is expected to be a meeting between José Mourinho and the 28-year-old footballer to discuss, in a more rational manner, what happened on the pitch at the Estádio da Luz. Several sources report that the Special One wants to resolve the situation as quickly as possible and is not expecting an apology from the player.

It should also be remembered that, in the press conference, the Portuguese coach revealed that the player had not liked being substituted and, in an ironic tone, explained that the reason behind the Belgian’s limited minutes was related to Gianluca Prestianni. Dodi Lukebakio is under contract with Benfica until the summer of 2030, with a €50 million release clause.

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