By Matheus Trunk
The attacking midfielder Facundo Torres He may be leaving for another club. Down in Palm treesthe number 17 has been scouted by European teams and one Of those interested is Benfica, from Portugal, who would be willing to pay 30 million euros (R$ 187.5 million) to sign the Uruguayan.
At 25 years old, Torres came at the beginning of last season with high expectations, so much so that he was seen as an option to replace the star Stephen. But he had an irregular year, fluctuating between good and bad performances.. Facundo was selected by Abel Ferreira in five competitions throughout the year: Campeonato Paulista, Brasileirão, Copa Libertadores, Club World Cup and Copa do Brasil. In total, the attacking midfielder made 61 appearances for Palmeiras, scored ten goals and provided six assists..
O Verdão, however, does not intend to negotiate the athlete at the momentbut agrees to talk as long as he recovers the amount invested in the player. In December 2024, the São Paulo club paid US$12 million (R$71.9 million) to the Orlando Cityfrom the United States, to have the athlete. The contract lasts until the end of 2029.
Path to Verdão
Facundo Torres began his career at Penarolfrom Uruguay, in 2020 and became club owner aged just 20. He was a highlight of the team’s campaign in the Copa Sudamericana the following year and national champion with the Carboneros shirt. In the same season, he began to be called up for the Uruguayan national team.
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In January 2022, it was negotiated with the Orlando Citya team that competes in the MLS of USA. The Lions shelled out US$9 million (R$48.3 million) to have the young man. The dribbler was very successful in the North American league, becoming the greatest scorer in the club’s history: in 121 matches, he scored 47 goals. In 2022, he was one of the protagonists in winning the US Open Cup. Good football in the United States caught the attention of several clubs. THE Cruz Azul, from Mexico, and the Botafogo They also wanted their football. But the young man opted for Palmeiras.
