"King of Chickens" with Several Interested Parties in Benfica Stake. Asking 15 euros per Share
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"King of Chickens" with Several Interested Parties in Benfica Stake. Asking 15 euros per Share

Jornal de Negócios9 September 2026 at 15:35

José António dos Santos, known as the "King of Chickens" and second largest shareholder of Benfica, announced that there are two or three investors interested in acquiring his stake in the club. This declaration comes at a time of potential changes in the shareholder structure of the red-and-white SAD.

The businessman revealed that he is asking 15 euros for each Benfica share. This value represents the price that José António dos Santos expects to receive for the sale of his shareholder position in the club.

Benfica, for its part, did not rule out the possibility of buying the stake of its second largest shareholder. This position leaves open the hypothesis of the club itself acquiring the shares, which could significantly alter the composition of the share capital of the SAD.

José António dos Santos is a well-known figure in the Portuguese business world, having made his fortune in the poultry sector, which earned him the nickname "King of Chickens". His position as the second largest shareholder of Benfica gives him a relevant role in the club's decisions.

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