Benfica initiated formal talks to secure the signing of left-back Hugo Bueno for the new season. The 23-year-old Spanish defender currently belongs to Wolverhampton's squad, an English club coached by manager César Peixoto. The information about the contacts established between the two parties was reported by journalist Pete O'Rourke.
The player was being properly assessed by the red-and-white football structure to strengthen the left flank of the defense before the close of the current transfer window. Despite the opening of negotiations, the signing process suffered a decisive turnaround in recent days.
The strategy of the SAD from Luz changed significantly given the new options that became available to strengthen the rearguard of the first team coached by the red-and-whites. The arrival of El Karouani for the same position in the defensive sector changed the plans of the red-and-white Club. With the assurance of this new signing for the left side of the defense, the talks with Wolverhampton for the signing of Hugo Bueno lost momentum.
