Croatian international striker Petar Musa is leaving Benfica after a season and a half with the Eagles to strengthen North American soccer team FC Dallas, both clubs announced this Thursday.
“Sport Lisbon and Benfica announces that it has reached an agreement with FC Dallas of the United States for the permanent transfer of footballer Musa,” the Reds said on their official website.
Although neither club has disclosed the amount of the deal, Portuguese and international media claim that the departure of 25-year-old Petar Musa should net Benfica a sum of around 10 million euros (ME) plus three in variables, with the North American League (MLS) logo reading that this is a “record transfer”.
FC Dallas also announced on its official website that the Croatian striker has signed a contract until 2027 with the option of extending the contract for another year.
The Croatian footballer, who won the I League (2022/23) and the Super Cup (2023) with Benfica, arrived in Luz last season from Boavista in a deal that would cost 6.5 IU, according to Benfica’s report and reports. “embodied”.
Never truly establishing himself as a first choice, Musa appeared in 41 games in his debut season with the Eagles, only five of which were as a starter, scoring 12 goals and adding four assists.
This season, also often appearing as a substitute, the striker took part in 25 matches (nine as a starter), scored six goals and made two assists.
With the signing of Brazilian striker Marcos Leonardo (ex-Santos) in January this year to a squad that also includes Arthur Cabral and Kasper Tengstedt, the Croatian has lost even more space.
In addition to Marcos Leonardo, Benfica strengthened their squad with Spanish defender Alvaro Carreras and Argentine strikers Benjamin Rollheiser and Gianluca Prestianni.
In addition to Musa, defenders Joao Victor, who signed a contract with Vasco da Gama, and David Jurasek, on loan from Hoffenheim, remained on the left, midfielder Chiquinho went to Olympiacos, and winger Gonçalo Guedes, who was on loan from Wolverhampton, moved to ” Villarreal.”