Florentino Luis Joins Burnley In €26m Deal From Benfica

Burnley have signed Florentino Luis from Benfica. The Portuguese midfielder joins on loan with a buy clause, strengthening Burnley’s midfield for their Premier League battle this season.

TRANSFER DETAILS CONFIRMED

Florentino Luis will play for Burnley in the 2025-26 season after the clubs exchanged documents for his move. The deal is a loan with an initial €2 million fee and a €24 million obligation to buy at the end of the season, which brings the total cost of the transfer to €26 million. Luis said goodbye to Benfica after their 2-1 win against Alverca in the Primeira Liga. Benfica manager Bruno Lage confirmed that Luis was leaving in his post-match press conference, highlighting the player’s impact at the club over 181 appearances and multiple titles won.

WHY FLORENTINO JOINS BURNLEY NOW

Burnley have returned to the Premier League and want to avoid relegation. They struggled in their first match, losing to Tottenham, but then won 2-0 against Sunderland before losing to Manchester United with a 96th minute penalty. In midfield, they lost Josh Brownhill last season and have relied on Josh Cullen and Lesley Ugochukwu, with the latter getting injured. Luis brings experience, having played two games for Benfica. His arrival is crucial as Burnley builds under new manager Scott Parker while they look to enhance their squad after finishing last season as Championship winners.

WHAT COMES NEXT FOR BURNLEY AND LUIS

Burnley’s next match is against Liverpool. Liverpool are isolated on the top of the league, after beating Arsenal yesterday, while Burnley look to build on their win to move up the table. Burnley are just above the relegation zone after three matches, with one win and two losses. Luis is expected to compete for a starting spot, bringing energy and tactical discipline to Burnley’s midfield as they try to secure important points. His integration could be key as Burnley’s season gathers momentum in a challenging Premier League campaign.