What now, Bruno Lage? Benfica starter set for exit | OneFootball

As another work session begins, aiming towards the match against Alverca, Bruno Lage runs the risk of having a significant absence before the game with the Ribatejo team. As the press reveals, the Setúbal helmsman may lose Florentino, as the midfielder of Benfica is close to leaving the club.

The news is reported by Record newspaper, during the day today, August 29, stating that the Premier League emblem is very close to closing the deal with the Club da Luz. Among the various interested parties, including Marseille, the newly promoted to the main tier of English football profiles as Florentino's new club.

The terms of the deal have not yet been made official, however, according to the sports daily, they should involve a loan, with an obligatory purchase option, similar to the first approach of the French - promptly refused by the SAD incarnate - in this case, the value has been set at 25 million euros.

With the deal nearing its culmination, the question remains whether the defensive midfielder will be an option for Bruno Lage in the visit to Alverca. Record reports that the former U-21 international will join the start of the works, which will start today, however, he may still travel to England before the duel against the Ribatejo team. In the land of Her Majesty, Florentino will reunite with Zeki Amdouni, who was loaned to Benfica last season.

In the current season, with the Benfica jersey, and after having played 45 matches in 2024/25, Florentino Luís - valued at 22 million euros - has only played six games: three in the Champions League, two in the Liga Portugal Betclic and one in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. In the 134 where he was an option for Bruno Lage, the midfielder scored a goal, against Nice.

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