Rui Costa eyes Cruzeiro starlet, Benfica rivalled by Porto and others | OneFootball

Kauã Prates has recently been added to Rui Costa's list of targets to strengthen Benfica. The information was revealed by market expert Ekrem Konur, indicating the club's interest in the young player. The full-back has caught the attention of several international clubs due to his consistent performances in Brazilian football.

Borussia Dortmund is currently leading the race to secure the signing. The player's desire is to move to the German league, complicating the task for Benfica. The Bundesliga giant's sports project seems to entice the defender at this stage of his career.

Beyond Benfica's interest, there is strong competition. Napoli, Juventus, and Olympiacos are keeping an eye on him, but Porto has also joined the race for the Cruzeiro prospect. The competition promises to be fierce, with several European clubs trying to secure the South American talent.

Kauã Prates is highly regarded by Benfica's scouting department, but he is not an absolute priority. The club's management only considers making a concrete move if a good business opportunity arises. Rui Costa remains attentive to the situation, without engaging in financial extravagance for the player.

In 2025, wearing Cruzeiro's jersey, Kauã Prates - valued at 6 million euros - played 20 matches: eight in Serie A, seven in the Copinha, three in the Copa Sudamericana, one in the Copa do Brasil, and one in the Brazilian Under-20. In the 1,292 minutes he was on the field, the defender scored one goal and showed a lot of potential.

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