

Benfica want to sign Richard Rios from Palmeiras. Club officials are now in Brazil to negotiate the Colombian midfielder's transfer to the Liga Portugal giant.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Benfica have submitted a €30 million bid for Richard Rios. With the 25-year-old now granted leave…

Benfica are close to signing Richard Rios from Palmeiras. Club officials are traveling to Brazil for talks that might complete the deal this weekend.
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN BRAZIL?
Benfica offered €30 million for Richard Rios, which is the fixed fee Palmeiras is asking…

Enzo Barrenechea is about to sign for Benfica. The Portuguese giants have wrapped up their first signing of the summer window with the capture of the 24-year-old midfielder, who has agreed to a five-year deal with the club as confirmed.
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Benfica are close to signing midfielder Enzo Barrenechea from Aston Villa for €15 million. The 24-year-old Argentine has agreed to a five-year deal. Only a few final details remain before the transfer is confirmed.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Benfica and Aston Villa have agreed on…

Benfica have sent goalkeeper André Gomes to Alverca and forward Gustavo Varela to Gil Vicente on loan for the 2025/26 season. Both players are on one-year deals, and there is no option to buy.
WHAT HAPPENED?
André Gomes, 20, is leaving Benfica for…

Rafael Obrador is about to join Benfica after getting permission from Real Madrid to travel to Lisbon for medical tests. The 21-year-old defender will transfer for an initial €5 million fee, and Madrid have included a buy-back clause in the deal.
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Benfica have officially confirmed Mario Branco as their new General Director of Football. This marks a big change before the 2025/26 season. Branco has broad international experience and takes over from Lourenço Coelho, ending Coelho's impressive 21 years with the club.
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Rafael Obrador will join Benfica on a permanent deal from Real Madrid, as part of a major agreement involving the highly-rated left-back Álvaro Carreras. The transfer is now fully agreed, with Real Madrid and Benfica finalizing all details and green lights from…

Benfica's sporting director Rui Pedro Braz is set to leave the club before the October elections. This ends his four-year stay with the Portuguese giants. He informed Benfica president Rui Costa of his decision months ago and will step down after the…

João Félix wants to return to Benfica. He says reuniting with coach Bruno Lage can influence his future decision. Félix, who began his career at Benfica, is considering coming back after challenging times at Chelsea and AC Milan.
FÉLIX SHARES HIS THOUGHTS
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