Benfica Lissabon is pursuing Rodrigo Zalazar, a 26-year-old central midfielder from Sporting Braga who also holds Spanish citizenship. It has been reported that contact has been established between the clubs to negotiate a transfer. In addition to Benfica, FC Porto and Sporting Lissabon have also shown interest in the former Schalke player. His previous club, Schalke, retained a ten percent sell-on clause from the six million euro deal that took the Uruguayan international to Braga in July 2023. Zalazar has 7 caps and 2 goals for Uruguay. He is under contract until June 2028 and has a current market value of €22.00m, according to Transfermarkt. Reports from 2025 mentioned release clauses of €50-60 million. Past interest in the player included a reported €20 million offer from Spartak Moscow and a principal agreement with Zenit for €22 million.