Sunderland pull out of the race and Lukebakio stays at BenficaPhoto by David de Andrés Martín on Pexels
SportsMadeira

Sunderland pull out of the race and Lukebakio stays at Benfica

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo1 September 2026 at 21:22

Winger Dodi Lukebakio will not be joining Sunderland. The deal between Benfica and the English club fell through, and the Belgian player remains in the Eagles' squad.

The transfer was in advanced negotiations, with rumors of an agreement in the region of 21 million pounds. However, Sunderland ultimately pulled back and abandoned the race for the player.

Lukebakio, who is a Belgium international, therefore remains linked to Benfica, where he would be completing his second season should he continue at the club.

Related articles

João Henriques e a luta pela permanência com o AVS SAD: «Encontrámos uma equipa animicamente de rastos»
Sports

João Henriques and the fight for survival with AVS SAD: «We found a team emotionally exhausted»

Coach João Henriques, 53 years old, spoke in an interview with Record newspaper about AVS SAD's fight for survival, revealing he found an emotionally depleted team. The coach took on the challenge of lifting the players' morale and trying to ensure the club's continuity in the competition.

Record02/09/26, 06:00
Sports

Enzo Fernández heading to City for record fee

Enzo Fernández, Chelsea midfielder, is very close to transferring to Manchester City for a fee that matches the British transfer record, according to the English press. The agreement has yet to be officially confirmed, but negotiations are advanced between the two clubs.

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo02/09/26, 05:41
Sports

Salary and physical condition: Botafogo makes considerations, but advances for Cebolinha after 'ok' from Bap, from Flamengo; know details

Botafogo advanced in the negotiation for Everton Cebolinha, offering two years of contract to the Flamengo winger, after the red-black president Luiz Eduardo Baptista (Bap) released the player for free on Monday. However, the black-and-white club makes considerations about the high salary and the signing bonus demanded by the 30-year-old athlete, in addition to concerns about his physical condition, since Cebolinha underwent surgery in 2024 and hasn't shown expressive numbers recently. Even so, Botafogo's board evaluates that the reinforcement would be important to raise the team's level, and an agreement is being stitched together, with a decision expected this week.

oglobo02/09/26, 05:39
Lotação esgotada em perspetiva para o Marítimo-Benfica
Sports

Sold out expected for Marítimo-Benfica

The match between Marítimo and Benfica, scheduled for Saturday afternoon at Estádio dos Barreiros, is expected to reach sold-out capacity, with all 10,600 seats filled.

Record02/09/26, 05:38