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Clément Lenglet Transfer from Atlético Madrid to Benfica
According to A Bola, Clément Lenglet gave his first statements to Benfica's television after the contract signing ceremony at Estádio da Luz, which the club's president, Rui Costa, attended. Additionally, Atlético de Madrid issued a farewell message to Lenglet, in which they thanked him for his effort and commitment over the past two seasons and wished him luck in his new professional project.
According to A Bola, Clément Lenglet gave his first statements to Benfica's television after the contract signing ceremony at Estádio da Luz, which the club's president, Rui Costa, attended. Additionally, Atlético de Madrid issued a farewell message to Lenglet, in which they thanked him for his effort and commitment over the past two seasons and wished him luck in his new professional project.
According to A Bola, Clément Lenglet has been announced as a reinforcement for Benfica. The 31-year-old central defender arrives from Atlético Madrid on a one-year loan that includes a mandatory purchase clause. He has undergone medical exams and physical tests, signed a contract, and has joined the squad. The contract is for one season and will subsequently be extended for two more years, until 2029. Benfica pays nothing to Atlético Madrid for the loan or the definitive transfer, but Atlético Madrid retains rights in a future transfer. The move and the three-year contract largely compensate for the salary Lenglet had on his contract with Atlético, which had two years remaining.
According to A Bola, Clément Lenglet has been announced as a reinforcement for Benfica. The 31-year-old central defender arrives from Atlético Madrid on a one-year loan that includes a mandatory purchase clause. He has undergone medical exams and physical tests, signed a contract, and has joined the squad. The contract is for one season and will subsequently be extended for two more years, until 2029. Benfica pays nothing to Atlético Madrid for the loan or the definitive transfer, but Atlético Madrid retains rights in a future transfer. The move and the three-year contract largely compensate for the salary Lenglet had on his contract with Atlético, which had two years remaining.
Clément Lenglet, who is under contract with Atlético de Madrid until 2028, has been loaned to Benfica. Benfica announced the loan is until June 2027, and that at that point his contract will be extended by two additional seasons, until 2029.
Clément Lenglet, who is under contract with Atlético de Madrid until 2028, has been loaned to Benfica. Benfica announced the loan is until June 2027, and that at that point his contract will be extended by two additional seasons, until 2029.
According to A Bola, central defender Clément Lenglet is in Lisbon to sign for Benfica, where he is undergoing medical exams and physical tests. The deal does not involve transfer costs for Benfica, but Atlético Madrid retained a percentage of a future sale. Lenglet joins on a one-season loan with an obligatory purchase clause, resulting in a practical three-year contract structured as one year plus two. The player had two years remaining on his contract at Atlético Madrid, and his financial terms will be fulfilled over three years.
According to A Bola, central defender Clément Lenglet is in Lisbon to sign for Benfica, where he is undergoing medical exams and physical tests. The deal does not involve transfer costs for Benfica, but Atlético Madrid retained a percentage of a future sale. Lenglet joins on a one-season loan with an obligatory purchase clause, resulting in a practical three-year contract structured as one year plus two. The player had two years remaining on his contract at Atlético Madrid, and his financial terms will be fulfilled over three years.
Clément Lenglet is in Lisbon to sign a three-year contract with SL Benfica, having terminated his contract with Atlético de Madrid. Upon his arrival at the airport in the Portuguese capital, Lenglet confirmed that he has been in contact with the Lisbon club and conveyed his enthusiasm for the new challenge. He is expected to undergo a medical examination, visit Da Luz and the training facilities, and sign the contract, which has a validity until June 2029. Lenglet stated that he is very happy and that he had spoken with Rui Costa and Marco Silva.
Clément Lenglet is in Lisbon to sign a three-year contract with SL Benfica, having terminated his contract with Atlético de Madrid. Upon his arrival at the airport in the Portuguese capital, Lenglet confirmed that he has been in contact with the Lisbon club and conveyed his enthusiasm for the new challenge. He is expected to undergo a medical examination, visit Da Luz and the training facilities, and sign the contract, which has a validity until June 2029. Lenglet stated that he is very happy and that he had spoken with Rui Costa and Marco Silva.
Clément Lenglet arrived in Portugal at Aeródromo de Tires at approximately 13:30 to finalize his transfer to Benfica. Upon his arrival, he expressed happiness about the move and revealed that he had previously spoken with Benfica president Rui Costa. He is the second new player for Benfica for 2026/27, after Gabriel Índio.
Clément Lenglet arrived in Portugal at Aeródromo de Tires at approximately 13:30 to finalize his transfer to Benfica. Upon his arrival, he expressed happiness about the move and revealed that he had previously spoken with Benfica president Rui Costa. He is the second new player for Benfica for 2026/27, after Gabriel Índio.
Clement Lenglet, 31, will leave Atlético de Madrid and continue his career at Benfica. The defender had two years left on his contract at the Metropolitano and will join to replace Otamendi, who is leaving Lisbon this summer. According to A Bola, Benfica will pay five million euros for the transfer. Lenglet, who arrived for free the previous season after an initial loan period, was no longer in the plans of Atlético de Madrid.
Clement Lenglet, 31, will leave Atlético de Madrid and continue his career at Benfica. The defender had two years left on his contract at the Metropolitano and will join to replace Otamendi, who is leaving Lisbon this summer. According to A Bola, Benfica will pay five million euros for the transfer. Lenglet, who arrived for free the previous season after an initial loan period, was no longer in the plans of Atlético de Madrid.
According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, Clement Lenglet's transfer to Benfica from Atletico Madrid is complete. The report states an agreement has been reached between all parties, and Lenglet will sign a three-year contract until June 2029 at Benfica.
According to a report from Fabrizio Romano, Clement Lenglet's transfer to Benfica from Atletico Madrid is complete. The report states an agreement has been reached between all parties, and Lenglet will sign a three-year contract until June 2029 at Benfica.
According to ABC, Clement Lenglet will terminate his contract with Atletico Madrid, which was set to expire in 2028, and will join Benfica. Benfica's president, Rui Costa, stated that the club has already secured a new experienced central defender. He added that everything is defined and negotiated, with a total agreement with the player, though he did not explicitly mention Lenglet by name. Rui Costa also mentioned that Benfica is trying to accelerate the transfer to bring the player in a few days earlier than July 1st. Many clubs prefer to finalize operations after the financial year closes.
According to ABC, Clement Lenglet will terminate his contract with Atletico Madrid, which was set to expire in 2028, and will join Benfica. Benfica's president, Rui Costa, stated that the club has already secured a new experienced central defender. He added that everything is defined and negotiated, with a total agreement with the player, though he did not explicitly mention Lenglet by name. Rui Costa also mentioned that Benfica is trying to accelerate the transfer to bring the player in a few days earlier than July 1st. Many clubs prefer to finalize operations after the financial year closes.
Clément Lenglet is set to join Benfica after two seasons at Atlético Madrid, where the French defender was no longer a regular player. The move occurs as Benfica seeks to restructure its defense following the departure of Otamendi, and according to A BOLA, Lenglet is a leading candidate. It is believed he is the player whom Benfica's president, Rui Costa, had stated was already guaranteed and would arrive in the coming days.
Clément Lenglet is set to join Benfica after two seasons at Atlético Madrid, where the French defender was no longer a regular player. The move occurs as Benfica seeks to restructure its defense following the departure of Otamendi, and according to A BOLA, Lenglet is a leading candidate. It is believed he is the player whom Benfica's president, Rui Costa, had stated was already guaranteed and would arrive in the coming days.
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