Benfica Eyes Rodrigo Salazar Transfer by Planning Georgiy Sudakov Sale

Benfica Transfer Update

According to Главком: Portuguese club Benfica is preparing to part ways with Ukrainian midfielder Georgiy Sudakov in order to raise funds for signing Braga's Uruguayan star Rodrigo Salazar. Sudakov joined Benfica last summer on a loan deal with a mandatory purchase clause, and the total cost of his transfer stands at €27 million. This season, he has made 36 appearances for the club, scoring 4 goals and providing 2 assists.

Rodrigo Salazar Situation and Other Players

Rodrigo Salazar, Benfica's primary target, has drawn the club's attention after an impressive campaign: 45 matches played, 23 goals, and 8 assists. However, Braga has already turned down offers of €30 million or more for Salazar, making any potential move to Benfica complicated.

In other transfer news, Ukrainian winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been handed a four-year suspension by the Football Association of England. He appealed the ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne on February 26.

Additionally, 19-year-old goalkeeper Maksym Voronov has signed a new contract with Brazilian club Athletico Paranaense, keeping him at the club until the end of 2029. Voronov is also a member of Ukraine's youth national team.

Clubs often make moves during the transfer window that significantly impact both their sporting strategy and financial health. For Benfica, selling Sudakov could be a crucial step toward strengthening the squad by adding a prolific scorer like Salazar. The situations involving Mudryk and Voronov also highlight the growing presence of young Ukrainian footballers on the international stage, which could shape their careers and future opportunities in European football.