There has been some noise about the future of Florentino Luis lately. ɾєρօɾτs suggest the Benfica starlet is beingscouted by FC Barcelona as a potential replacementfor Sergio Busquets.
A product of Benfica’s famed youth academy, Luis is coming on the back of a successful season in the Portuguese top flight. The youngster racked up over 50 competitive appearances, becoming a central figure in Benfica’s midfield unit.
The 23-year-old’s performances have not gone unnoticed, withBarcelonaconsidering him as a potential long-term replacement for Busquets, who hasjoined Inter Miami.
ButBarcelonamay have to shell out a sizeable sum in their bid to sign Florentino this summer. According toGianluca Di Marzio, Benfica are asking for a fee of around €30 million for the services of the young midfielder.
The 23-year-old has a contract at Benfica until 2027 and has shown a lot of potential at an early age. The Portuguese giants, therefore, have no intention to offload their star player on a cut-price Ԁєɑł this summer.
Barcelona’s pursuit of Florentino could be further complicated due to the competition from AC Milan. TheRossoneriare in the market for a new midfielder this summer, especially after Sandro Tonali’s departure to Newcastle. They have identified Luis as the iԀєɑł solution.
With Newcastle paying a fortune for Tonali, Milan have the cash to burn and should not find much difficulty budgeting the Portuguese in their ρłɑɴs this summer.Barcelona, in contrast, are not even in a position to guarantee immediate registration of the 23-year-old.
With that in mind, it will be a surprise to see the Portuguese youth international heading to Camp Nou this summer.Barcelona, though, have no shortage of alternatives, having recentlystepped up their pursuitof Inter Milan veteran Marcelo Brozovic.
