Gustavo Puerta raises passions

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09/10/26 21:00:00

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Benfica has placed the signing of Gustavo Puerta, a 23-year-old midfielder from Racing Santander, on their agenda for this summer's transfer market. The Colombian player was one of the great revelations of the 2026 World Cup.

As revealed by journalist Bruno Andrade on CNN Portugal, the Lisbon board is considering the Colombian international's transfer as a direct replacement in case Richard Ríos leaves, with his release clause set between 16 and 17.5 million euros.

Gustavo Puerta's Valuation at Racing Santander

The 23-year-old midfielder joined Racing Santander in September 2025 from Bayer Leverkusen for 3.5 million euros, signing a contract until June 2029. Puerta is valued at 18.00 million euros on Transfermarkt and has earned 11 caps and scored 1 goal for the Colombian national team.

In July 2026, the Santander board rejected two formal offers of 15 million euros and 16 million euros for the player. The club refers to the stipulated release clause of 16 to 17.5 million euros to authorize the transfer of their starting midfielder.

Benfica's Competition with Olympiacos in the European Market

Benfica's interest in Puerta aligns with negotiations for the sale of Richard Ríos in this transfer window. However, the Portuguese club is not alone in this pursuit, as Olympiacos has also made contact to secure the Colombian international.

Benfica's technical department believes that Puerta's profile fits into the first team's tactical setup for the Portuguese league and European competitions. The club's financial capacity allows them to meet the clause amount to outbid the Greek club.

Benfica's officials aim to finalize Richard Ríos' sale by August 18, 2026, to have immediate liquidity. Once this deal is concluded, Benfica will submit a formal offer of 16 million euros to Racing Santander to secure the transfer of Gustavo Puerta before the summer transfer window closes.

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