Benfica is attentive to the possibilities that the player transfer market can offer, but will only move forward in “detailed” situations, guaranteeing this Monday Luis Mendes, vice-president of the Reds, during the presentation of the results of the bond loan. .
Benfica will enter the market if they decide to do so and if the market determines that favorable conditions exist. Regarding the sale of players, I can say that any club must sell players, this is a reality and we cannot ignore it. “In order to achieve results, selling players to Portuguese clubs, as well as to most foreign clubs, does not make sense at the moment,” the director said.
This is on the day of the Euronext special session in Lisbon, where it was revealed that the SAD Eagles raised 50 million euros (ME) through the bond issue, with demand exceeding supply by 1.35 times, that is, close to 68 ME. .
“We did not create this release with the intention of entering the market,” assured Luis Mendes after being questioned by journalists, emphasizing that Clube da Luz has a “balanced situation in economic terms,” which allows it to “wait out the next season with confidence.”
Regarding the possible sale of a minority stake in the capital of SAD to foreign investors, the official said that any scenario is possible, but so far there is nothing concrete.
Benfica is comfortable financially and will not condition the structuring of its coffers and balance sheet on the arrival of foreign investors. If something interesting arises, we will not close the door, but we have nothing,” he emphasized.
Regarding the importance of qualifying for the Champions League next season, Luis Mendes spoke positively: “We believe that we will qualify for the Champions League either through direct entry or through the playoffs.”
Benfica, which this Monday visits Farense, starting at 20:15, in the game of the 30th round of the I League, remains in second place in the I League with 70 points, 10 less than the leader Sporting, who won on Sunday Vitoria de Guimarães (3-0) and eight points more than Porto and Sporting de Braga, who also played in this round, defeating Casa Pia and Vizela respectively with a score of 2 -1.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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