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"Benfica's priority is to sell Rios and Lukebakio for what they were bought for," Pedro Sousa argues

Now28 August 2026 at 19:30

Pedro Sousa analysed Benfica's situation regarding the sale of two specific players. According to the specialist, the club from Luz's priority is to sell Rivers and Lukebakio for what they were bought for.

The analysis also focused on the recent devaluation of players in Portuguese football. Pedro Sousa cited concrete examples of athletes whose passes were transacted for values lower than previously speculated in the market.

This situation reflects a broader trend in Portuguese football, where several players have lost market value in relation to initial expectations. The challenge for clubs is to recover the investment made in these signings.

Pedro Sousa defended that Benfica should focus on completing these sales at the purchase value, considering this would be the most sensible approach to protect the club's investment in these two signings.

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