Benfica wants to sign winger André Luiz from Rio Ave and the deal has a strong possibility of being closed in the coming days, although the clubs have not yet reached an understanding on values. But the Eagles’ interest is concrete and there is a desire that, after Sidny Cabral, a full-back/winger guaranteed at Estrela da Amadora — he underwent exams and physical tests at Benfica this Monday —, André Luiz becomes the second winter reinforcement.
Rio Ave initially aimed for €15 million for André Luiz’s pass, but the reds are trying to lower the price by including bonus values for goals and the possibility of a percentage of future added value in the operation.
According to A BOLA, there is still no agreement and the player, who wants to play for Benfica, is waiting to agree a contract and salary with the Eagles’ SAD, a step that will not be complicated to complete. André Luiz’s representatives are in Portugal waiting for the decision between Benfica and Rio Ave.
The player, who this season has five goals and five assists in 17 games, is in his second season in Vila Conde, arriving in Portuguese football in 2023/2024, on loan from Flamengo to Estrela da Amadora.
In addition to Sidny Cabral and probably André Luiz, Benfica’s SAD will continue to be active in the January market in search of more reinforcements. Wesley, a 20-year-old Brazilian winger from Al-Nassr, is one of the players that Benfica keeps an eye on.
The possibility of promoting Rafa Silva’s return to the club has also not dropped, as long as the Portuguese striker, in dispute with Besiktas, obtains his release and can be negotiated at zero cost. And, naturally, express a desire to return to Portuguese football.
