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Benfica's Jorge Jesus admits interest in Universidad de Chile's Matias Rodriguez
The 57-year-old coach has given a very strong indication that his side are closing in on the versatile Argentine, who will provide much-needed backup at right-back
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Jan 15, 2012 11:55:00 AM
By Luis Mira
Benfica coach Jorge Jesus has confessed that his side are keeping an eye on Universidad de Chile right-back Matias Rodriguez.
The Argentine defender, who can also play in midfield, has been suggested as one of Benfica's priorities for the January market as the Portuguese club look to find an alternative to Maxi Pereira at right-back.
Rodriguez stated on Saturday that a move to the Estadio da Luz would be "impossible" for him to turn down, and Jesus has now confirmed that the 25-year-old is a possibility to reinforce his back line.
"I do not want to speculate or interfere with anything, especially when it comes to signings," he told La Tercera.
"We are always being offered Argentine and Uruguayan players, but we clearly know what the team needs.
"I am not going to say anything further on this, but we know Rodriguez's quality. We must wait."
Reports suggest that Rodriguez, who moved to Universidad de Chile in 2010, could join Benfica in a deal worth €1.6 million.
The Argentine defender, who can also play in midfield, has been suggested as one of Benfica's priorities for the January market as the Portuguese club look to find an alternative to Maxi Pereira at right-back.
Rodriguez stated on Saturday that a move to the Estadio da Luz would be "impossible" for him to turn down, and Jesus has now confirmed that the 25-year-old is a possibility to reinforce his back line.
"I do not want to speculate or interfere with anything, especially when it comes to signings," he told La Tercera.
"We are always being offered Argentine and Uruguayan players, but we clearly know what the team needs.
"I am not going to say anything further on this, but we know Rodriguez's quality. We must wait."
Reports suggest that Rodriguez, who moved to Universidad de Chile in 2010, could join Benfica in a deal worth €1.6 million.
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