Cristian Ansaldi could sign for Benfica next summer
Rubin Kazan defender Cristian Ansaldi could be on his way to Portuguese giants Benfica next summer when his contract at the Russian club runs out.
Ansaldi, 25, has been on the radar of the Lisbon outfit for the past few months, as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Emerson-c12442 were acquired to curb the loss of the Seleccao International
but only the Brazilian has made a positive impact at Estadio da Luz.
Capdevila was never considered by the coaches as a first-choice starter since the day he arrived and it’s highly likely that the Spaniard will be leaving http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984 at the earliest opportunity. With options limited at the helm, Jorge Jesus has been monitoring
the progress of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cristian-Ansaldi-c9499 since Coentrao’s exit.
While a move should have materialized in the summer, Rubin Kazan held their firm stance and said that their prized left-back would not be leaving the club despite Benfica’s big-money offers.
However the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Argentina-c2841 International himself was keen on the move and reiterated his admiration for the Reds, but also conceded that a switch could not go through due to his employer’s financial demands.
"From what my representatives have told me, Benfica cannot offer me nor Rubin Kazan a proper financial compensation," Ansaldi was quoted as saying.
Although he is currently contracted to the Russian side, his deal will expire next summer and according to reports, the player will then make his move to Portugal. Jorge Jesus will welcome him with open arms but in the mean time the tactician will still
have to find a solution to Benfica’s left-back problems.
Emerson is capable of maturing into a top wingback but his temperament is questionable and he has shown that he can easily be given his marching orders. With the team riding high on the Primeira Liga table, bolstering the squad in the winter is a must and
it’s the back-line that needs to be patched up.
However given that the club have the possibility of signing a top class left-back for free in a year’s time, it remains to be seen whether they splash the cash before then.
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