Benfica announced the signing of Alan Santos, a 19-year-old Brazilian winger, on a permanent deal. Alan Santos will join the Benfica under-23 team after spending four seasons at Flamengo. The player stated that Benfica is the biggest club in Portugal and that he is very happy to play for the club.

Flamengo forward Alan Santos has agreed to a transfer to Benfica. The transfer will be at no cost to the Portuguese club, and for a potential future sale, Flamengo will retain 50% of the player's economic rights. The youth team manager said that Benfica was interested. Alan Santos said that he wanted to go to Europe and accepted.

The Flazoeiro channel reported, and ge confirmed, that Flamengo agreed to Alan Santos's departure to Benfica with no immediate costs, while retaining 50% of the forward's economic rights.

According to information from Brazil, Benfica is in negotiations with Flamengo to sign Alan Santos, a 19-year-old Brazilian left winger. Sources indicate the process is at a very advanced stage, but a full agreement on the financial details has not yet been reached. The deal is anticipated to be structured with both clubs sharing the player's rights, and the plan is for Santos to initially join Benfica's B team upon his arrival. Santos joined Flamengo in January 2025. Ludogorets has also been linked with the player.