Spaniards guarantee that José María Giménez could move to Benfica in the coming days
Glorioso 1904 – Se é notícia do Benfica, está aqui27 August 2026 at 11:10
Benfica are in advanced negotiations to sign José María Giménez, a 31-year-old Uruguayan central defender, before the transfer window closes. The player, with 12 years of experience at Atlético Madrid, still has until Tuesday to decide if he leaves the colchoneros. The eagles intend to reunite him with Clement Lenglet, recently arrived from Atlético themselves, and feel the need to strengthen the defensive axis after the departures of Nicolás Otamendi and António Silva. The arrival of Marco Silva as head coach has increased Benfica's ambition, as they intend to fight for prominence in Portuguese football.
Benfica drew 0-0 with Aarhus in Denmark in a Europa League match, where the Eagles seek to secure qualification for the league phase of the European competition. The match ended goalless, leaving the fate of progression to the next round undecided.
UEFA is preparing a legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino regarding the already abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The European football body argues that such an initiative would be harmful to the interests of football and the member federations.
"The new Santa Clara coach, Van der Gaag, revealed that he is still looking for a striker for the squad, wanting a player with different characteristics from the rest but who can integrate at the same physical pace as the teammates."
Player Arsénio will receive the Legacy Badge after completing his 300th game in professional football competitions. In recognition of this milestone achieved in his career, the midfielder will now wear a special detail on his jersey, symbolizing this important achievement in his sporting career.
