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Valdivia Waiting For Benfica Approach
Palmeiras star Jorge Valdivia is reportedly interested in experiencing European football and could thus join Portuguese team Benfica...
The Chilean international is regarded as one of the hottest prospects for the future in South America, having been considered by Pelé as the best player in Brazil nowadays.
Benfica are looking for a new playmaker following the retirement of veteran Rui Costa and Valdivia seems to be high on coach Quique Flores' shortlist.
News daily A BOLA suggests that Valdivia wants to join an European team and frequently asks for the latest developments concerning the Eagles' interest.
Palmeiras, meanwhile, are reportedly unhappy with Valdivia's excessive interest in a possible move to Benfica, with goalkeeper Marcos considering that these reports are harming his concentration.
"Some players are already thinking about Europe. This better be decided as soon as possible," he said after the game against Sport Recife.
The Brazilian team are ready to lose the Chilean ace in the summer transfer window, having already found a suitable replacement, Evandro, from Goiás.
Luís Mira
Benfica are looking for a new playmaker following the retirement of veteran Rui Costa and Valdivia seems to be high on coach Quique Flores' shortlist.
News daily A BOLA suggests that Valdivia wants to join an European team and frequently asks for the latest developments concerning the Eagles' interest.
Palmeiras, meanwhile, are reportedly unhappy with Valdivia's excessive interest in a possible move to Benfica, with goalkeeper Marcos considering that these reports are harming his concentration.
"Some players are already thinking about Europe. This better be decided as soon as possible," he said after the game against Sport Recife.
The Brazilian team are ready to lose the Chilean ace in the summer transfer window, having already found a suitable replacement, Evandro, from Goiás.
Luís Mira
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