Benfica determined to hold onto Luisao with Paris Saint-Germain stepping up their interest – Report
Benfica are determined to keep hold of Luisao amidst rumours that Paris Saint-Germain have lodged an interest in the Brazilian defender.
The 30-year-old has spent the last eight years with the Eagles and has become an automatic choice in the starting line-up, fitting perfectly in the centre of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Defence-c38904. His no nonsense defending and tough-tackling have led Benfica to numerous titles and wins.
However, his spell with the Portuguese outfit is reportedly on the verge of ending, as Paris Saint-Germain looking to entice him to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899.
PSG have run into a lot of cash following their acquisition by the Qatari Investment Authority and they are now looking to imitate the likes of Manchester City and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Real-c30728 Madrid by using the ‘Galactico Policy’ – exorbitant spending.
Backed by billions of petrodollars, the Parisian side have embarked on spending spree which is unprecedented in the French Ligue 1. Bolstering their squad with the talents of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Kevin-Gameiro-c20721 and pursuing high profile targets like Manchester United’s Dimitar
Berbatov, they have now emerged http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/AS-Real-c38478 challengers for Lille’s crown and are an upcoming force on the European stage.
Luisao is on the top of their transfer list, as the club lack quality depth in the squad. The Brazilian International is not only a proven defender, capable enough of silencing the opposition, but is also quite experienced because of his exploits with the
national team. The Selecao stalwart will also bring the all important composure to the club and could form the backbone of success for the French giants.
But they will encounter stiff resistance from their Portuguese counterparts, who will rely on the 30-year-old to mount a raid on the Portuguese Primeira Liga title next season. However, the Reds may choose to sell the centre-back if Les Parisiens are willing
to match their evaluation of the player, which is speculated to be the buyout clause in the region of €20 million.
Triggering the buyout clause in his agreement will be the only way PSG can avail his services, but even then things could fail to work out as the player is rumoured to be happy at Estadio da Luz.
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