Portuguese giants Benfica are reportedly monitoring the progress of Universidad de http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chile-c2871 defender Matias Rodriguez and could sign him this winter.
The Reds have been on the look for a left-back in recent months, due to the inconsistency of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Emerson-c12442. However it now seems as if the club have changed their priorities and are searching the market for a right-back.
Although Maxi Pereira is the undoubted first-choice when it comes to the wingback role on the right flank, there is no cover for him at Estadio da Luz and Jorge Jesus is keen to bolster his ranks with new recruits.
According to reports, the tactician has set his sights on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Universidad-de-Chile-c40825’s Matias Rodriguez and is close to negotiating a switch for him in this transfer window.
The player’s agent has also commented on the situation and said that his client was on the verge of signing for the Eagles.
Speaking to reporters, he said that the Lisbon giants had negotiated with their Chilean counterparts and for close to securing the 25-year-old’s services.
"Benfica are waiting to sell a right-back and will then complete the process for Matias,” http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Danilo-c10159 Menses was quoted as saying.
While the former http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jorge-c19120 Jesus utilizes him in. Although he is fully capable of playing as a right-back, he can also slot in as a midfielder when required.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Pablo-Aimar-c28938, which creates fierce competition for a place in the team.
In order to gain playing time at the Stadium of Light, Matias Rodriguez will have to prove that he is better than the current crop at the helm and will be able to better them. But given that he hasn’t played in Europe before, it is a daunting task and only
time will whether he succeeds in cementing his place in the squad or not.
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