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Vangelis Marinakis Halts Andre Luiz Transfer to Benfica

Published January 14, 2026, 21:01
Vangelis Marinakis Halts Andre Luiz Transfer to Benfica

The transfer of Andre Luiz from Rio Ave to Benfica is at risk of being canceled due to a last-minute demand from Benfica. Although an agreement of 15 million euros had been reached, Benfica requested that the amount be reduced to 12 million euros for the basic transfer and an additional 3 million euros as achievement bonuses. Vangelis Marinakis, the owner of Rio Ave, rejected the demand and ordered the cancellation of the agreement.