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Gustavo Puerta Transfer from Racing Santander to Benfica
Benfica was interested in signing Gustavo Puerta but was unsuccessful. The club did not want to pay his €16,000,000 clause in cash, requesting instead to pay in three installments. Initially, Gustavo Puerta preferred Benfica but later chose Olympiacos. His decision was influenced by a signing bonus from the Greek club, which Benfica did not provide.
Benfica was interested in signing Gustavo Puerta but was unsuccessful. The club did not want to pay his €16,000,000 clause in cash, requesting instead to pay in three installments. Initially, Gustavo Puerta preferred Benfica but later chose Olympiacos. His decision was influenced by a signing bonus from the Greek club, which Benfica did not provide.
Benfica contacted Racing Santander to cover Gustavo Puerta's release clause. Benfica could not immediately pay the full amount, but Olympiacos did.
Benfica contacted Racing Santander to cover Gustavo Puerta's release clause. Benfica could not immediately pay the full amount, but Olympiacos did.
According to the Portuguese media outlet Glorioso, Fenerbahçe, who qualified for the Champions League, and Benfica, who want to be in the elite category again, are in competition for Gustavo Puerta.
According to the Portuguese media outlet Glorioso, Fenerbahçe, who qualified for the Champions League, and Benfica, who want to be in the elite category again, are in competition for Gustavo Puerta.
According to Sport FM, Evangelos Marinakis had revealed that Gustavo Puerta's 16 million euro release clause was covered. At that time, however, Puerta preferred the prospect of joining Benfica. The situation ultimately changed at the end of the transfer window, and Puerta appears ready to accept the Nottingham Forest/Olympiacos project.
According to Sport FM, Evangelos Marinakis had revealed that Gustavo Puerta's 16 million euro release clause was covered. At that time, however, Puerta preferred the prospect of joining Benfica. The situation ultimately changed at the end of the transfer window, and Puerta appears ready to accept the Nottingham Forest/Olympiacos project.
Gustavo Puerta wanted to play for Benfica, and the club also wished to sign the Colombian midfielder. The transfer depended on the sale of Richard Ríos, which had not yet happened. According to Record, it is increasingly unlikely that Gustavo Puerta will join Benfica.
Gustavo Puerta wanted to play for Benfica, and the club also wished to sign the Colombian midfielder. The transfer depended on the sale of Richard Ríos, which had not yet happened. According to Record, it is increasingly unlikely that Gustavo Puerta will join Benfica.
According to Gazzetta.gr, there has been a halt concerning Richard Rios. The report also states that a Portuguese team is not proceeding with the acquisition of Puerta, which results in Olympiacos remaining a potential destination. An agreement between the two teams would allow for a move for Puerta.
According to Gazzetta.gr, there has been a halt concerning Richard Rios. The report also states that a Portuguese team is not proceeding with the acquisition of Puerta, which results in Olympiacos remaining a potential destination. An agreement between the two teams would allow for a move for Puerta.
There is a complete understanding regarding Gustavo Puerta. Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis revealed that the player wants to join Benfica. Marinakis stated that they paid Puerta's 16 million euro clause, but the player did not come because he wants to join the Portuguese club. Marinakis also asked what more can be done. The potential signing of Gustavo Puerta is dependent on the departure of Richard Ríos or Leandro Barreiro, and the process is advanced and may become more definite in the coming days.
There is a complete understanding regarding Gustavo Puerta. Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis revealed that the player wants to join Benfica. Marinakis stated that they paid Puerta's 16 million euro clause, but the player did not come because he wants to join the Portuguese club. Marinakis also asked what more can be done. The potential signing of Gustavo Puerta is dependent on the departure of Richard Ríos or Leandro Barreiro, and the process is advanced and may become more definite in the coming days.
Vangelis Marinakis stated that Gustavo Puerta prefers to move to Benfica.
Vangelis Marinakis stated that Gustavo Puerta prefers to move to Benfica.
AS reported that Bayer Leverkusen holds 50% of Gustavo Puerta's rights, which affects the price Racing Santander demands. The same report, citing Spanish sources, stated that Puerta appears unconvinced about the Greek league and prefers a better one.
AS reported that Bayer Leverkusen holds 50% of Gustavo Puerta's rights, which affects the price Racing Santander demands. The same report, citing Spanish sources, stated that Puerta appears unconvinced about the Greek league and prefers a better one.
Gustavo Puerta reportedly prefers Benfica. According to 'As', the Colombian international views Benfica as the best option and the Portuguese club has been in close contact with him and his agent, Miguel Cardona. Racing Santander does not consider selling for less than 20 million euros, which is the value of his release clause. The club will not reduce his release clause and insists on 20 million euros.
Gustavo Puerta reportedly prefers Benfica. According to 'As', the Colombian international views Benfica as the best option and the Portuguese club has been in close contact with him and his agent, Miguel Cardona. Racing Santander does not consider selling for less than 20 million euros, which is the value of his release clause. The club will not reduce his release clause and insists on 20 million euros.
Benfica has submitted an official offer for Gustavo Puerta and has taken action in recent hours to acquire him. It is not known if the offer covers the player's release clause.
Benfica has submitted an official offer for Gustavo Puerta and has taken action in recent hours to acquire him. It is not known if the offer covers the player's release clause.
Colombian reports state that Benfica is also a potential club for Gustavo Puerta, but the club must first sell another midfielder, Richard Rios. It is said that Puerta does not want to wait and finds the possibility of joining Olympiacos and potentially Nottingham Forest attractive.
Colombian reports state that Benfica is also a potential club for Gustavo Puerta, but the club must first sell another midfielder, Richard Rios. It is said that Puerta does not want to wait and finds the possibility of joining Olympiacos and potentially Nottingham Forest attractive.
Spanish sources report that Racing believes a higher financial offer for Puerta could be made, because both Benfica and Villarreal are reportedly involved and are expected to consider the 22-year-old midfielder.
Spanish sources report that Racing believes a higher financial offer for Puerta could be made, because both Benfica and Villarreal are reportedly involved and are expected to consider the 22-year-old midfielder.
Benfica is reportedly interested in Gustavo Puerta, a 23-year-old Colombian midfielder who is also a target for Olympiacos. Puerta's contract with his club, Racing Santander, contains a clause valued between 16 and 17.5 million euros. Journalist Bruno Andrade revealed on CNN Portugal that Benfica is considering Puerta as a midfield option if Richard Rios departs. The Colombian international has 11 caps and one goal for his country. He joined Racing Santander in September 2025 on a contract that runs until June 2029. His market value on Transfermarkt is €18.00m. In July 2026, Racing Santander reportedly received offers of approximately €15 million and €16 million for the player. Racing Santander signed him from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported fee of €3.5 million.
Benfica is reportedly interested in Gustavo Puerta, a 23-year-old Colombian midfielder who is also a target for Olympiacos. Puerta's contract with his club, Racing Santander, contains a clause valued between 16 and 17.5 million euros. Journalist Bruno Andrade revealed on CNN Portugal that Benfica is considering Puerta as a midfield option if Richard Rios departs. The Colombian international has 11 caps and one goal for his country. He joined Racing Santander in September 2025 on a contract that runs until June 2029. His market value on Transfermarkt is €18.00m. In July 2026, Racing Santander reportedly received offers of approximately €15 million and €16 million for the player. Racing Santander signed him from Bayer Leverkusen for a reported fee of €3.5 million.
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