UEFA Europa League
The Málaga CF has received a €10 million offer from Benfica for Chupe, a 21-year-old forward with a contract until 2029. The Portuguese club is willing to invest that amount to secure the attacker after his goal-scoring breakthrough and debut this season in La Liga.
The offer presents Málaga with a market decision just days after the closure of the summer transfer window in Spain. Chupe renewed his contract in May 2026 extending his commitment by a year, a move that ensured his contract for the next three seasons.
Málaga CF receives a €10 million proposal
The proposed amount represents a significant point regarding the forward's contractual situation before the promotion. His release clause was then around €8 million, with the agreement including an automatic increase once the team returned to La Liga.
Málaga CF did not publish the new release figure post-promotion, so the €10 million proposed by the Portuguese club cannot be directly compared to the current clause. The crucial fact is the existence of a contract until June 30, 2029, enabling Málaga to maintain control over ordinary negotiations.
The club's sporting stance during the summer had also been clear. Loren Juarros stated in July that the plan was to keep the forward alongside Adrián Niño and add another attacker to the squad, a decision that ultimately allowed the season to start with both players.
This planning aligns with the policy applied during the transfer window. Málaga completed eight signings and managed to finish the window without selling its key players, despite interest in several squad members.
Chupe's value rises after his 22 goals
Chupe entered the summer after scoring 22 goals and providing five assists in 37 matches in the 2025/26 season. His numbers were pivotal in the campaign that culminated in Málaga's promotion to La Liga.
The forward has already translated his production to the top tier. In the recent match at La Rosaleda, he scored his first goal in La Liga, converting a penalty and thus opening his account for the 2026/27 season.
His extension until 2029 came right after that 22-goal season. The agreement enhanced the terms of the previous contract and raised the clause linked to promotion, although neither party publicly disclosed the new amount.
For Benfica, a €10 million investment would bring in a 21-year-old forward with recent experience as his team's top scorer and three contract years ahead.
The next move now falls to Málaga CF, which will have to decide whether to initiate negotiations or maintain the continuity stance defended over the summer. With the Spanish market closed, any progress will also depend on the regulatory deadlines available to complete a potential move to Portugal.
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