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Benfica Pursues Thiago Almada in €40 Million Deal

6/23/2025

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Benfica is in talks to secure Thiago Almada, the talented 24-year-old Argentine midfielder from Botafogo. While owner John Textor is holding out for €40 million, Benfica hopes to sweeten the deal by offering players in exchange. Almada is eager to join, drawn by the promise of regular play and the thrill of the Champions League.

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Benfica is in talks to secure Thiago Almada, the talented 24-year-old Argentine midfielder from Botafogo. While owner John Textor is holding out for €40 million, Benfica hopes to sweeten the deal by offering players in exchange. Almada is eager to join, drawn by the promise of regular play and the thrill of the Champions League.