Galatasaray has established the first formal contacts with Benfica for the signing of Richard Ríos. After closing the signing of Rafael Leão, the Turkish club has once again turned its attention to the Portuguese market, with the Colombian midfielder as one of the main targets to reinforce the midfield.
Richard Ríos has lost his place at Benfica since the arrival of Marco Silva at the helm of the Eagles. The Colombian was not even used in the visit to Aarhus, which demonstrates his drop in the team hierarchy.
The operation may be facilitated by the player's current situation in Lisbon. Ríos faces strong competition in the sector, especially after the arrival of João Palhinha. With Palhinha set to be the starter in the more defensive midfield position, Fredrik Aursnes maintaining his undroppable status when he recovers from physical problems, and Georgiy Sudakov being a bet for a more creative role, Ríos currently appears as a secondary option for Marco Silva. Leandro Barreiro also appears ahead of the Colombian in the coach's preferences.
