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Luis Benedetti Transfer from Palmeiras to FC Barcelona

According to AS, the entourage of Luis Benedetti is attracted by the prospect of a move to Europe, particularly to a club such as Barcelona. The report states that Barcelona's objective is to complete the transfer for the Palmeiras defender in the upcoming transfer window.

According to Team Talk, Barcelona's sporting director Deco has prepared an initial bid of €12 million (£10m) for Palmeiras player Luiz Benedetti. The Brazilian club is seeking €15m (£13m) for the sale, a figure that is reportedly still within Barcelona's reach despite their financial difficulties. The Spanish club is said to view Benedetti as having a similar profile to Dean Huijsen.

Arsenal face competition from Barcelona in the race for Palmeiras’ highly rated 19-year-old Brazilian center back Luiz Benedetti. The interest from Barcelona signifies their intent to bolster their defensive options, potentially providing a new challenge for Benedetti, who has been impressing with his performances in Brazil. With Barcelona's recent focus on strengthening their squad, Benedetti could be a strategic addition to their lineup. Source: TV Espírito de Porco. His contract at Palmeiras runs until the end of 2029, and Transfermarkt currently estimates his market value at €500k.

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