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Universidad de Chile's Matias Rodriguez: It would be impossible to say no to Benfica
The former Boca and Nacional player has spoken of his delight at a potential move to the Lisbon club and stated he could not turn down Jorge Jesus' side
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Jan 14, 2012 5:20:00 PM
By Luke Matthews
Universidad de Chile defender Matias Rodriguez has declared his joy in being linked with Benfica, with the 25-year-old expected to join the Portuguese giants in the near future.
The Argentine, who can also play in midfield, is reportedly on the verge of leaving the Copa Sudamericana champions in a deal worth around €1.6 million, and would join a host of other South Americans at the Lisbon-based side.
"I am aware of the possibility of moving to Portugal," Rodriguez told O Jogo Luso.
"If Benfica come in for me, it would be impossible to say no. The deal is not done yet but of course I would love to play for Benfica.
"I have no doubt that Benfica are very large, the biggest club in Portugal. They have a team who always play to win every title and that is a great achievement."
If the defender does leave it will be a further blow to Universidad, who have lost Eduardo Vargas, Gabriel Vargas and Jose Rojas in recent weeks as they prepare for the 2012 Copa Libertadores campaign.
The Argentine, who can also play in midfield, is reportedly on the verge of leaving the Copa Sudamericana champions in a deal worth around €1.6 million, and would join a host of other South Americans at the Lisbon-based side.
"I am aware of the possibility of moving to Portugal," Rodriguez told O Jogo Luso.
"If Benfica come in for me, it would be impossible to say no. The deal is not done yet but of course I would love to play for Benfica.
"I have no doubt that Benfica are very large, the biggest club in Portugal. They have a team who always play to win every title and that is a great achievement."
If the defender does leave it will be a further blow to Universidad, who have lost Eduardo Vargas, Gabriel Vargas and Jose Rojas in recent weeks as they prepare for the 2012 Copa Libertadores campaign.
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