Benfica's €25m chase for Almería star Sergio Arribas

Benfica have tabled a €25 million offer for Sergio Arribas, the 24‑year‑old Almería midfielder who recorded 25 goals and seven assists last season. Ajax’s pursuit appears unlikely as the Portuguese side moves quickly to secure the player. Arribas featured in 46 competitive matches for Almería, delivering a prolific 25‑goal tally and providing seven assists. Despite his contributions, Almería fell short of promotion, losing the play‑off final to Málaga. Dutch daily Diario AS reported that Ajax and technical director Jordi Cruijff regarded the former Real Madrid talent as a cornerstone of their new project. The club’s ambition to sign him has been hampered by competing interest.

Real Madrid chase €12.5m from Arribas deal as Benfica negotiate

According to Matteo Moretto and O Jogo, Benfica have made an official €25 million bid for Arribas and are simultaneously working on a personal agreement with the player. The Portuguese champions are prepared to invest heavily to bring him to Lisbon. Real Madrid will monitor the situation closely, as the Spanish giants still retain fifty percent of Arribas’s transfer rights. Their involvement adds a further layer of complexity to any potential move.

Benfica chase former Real Madrid star as Madrid eye €10m boost

Benfica must finalize a personal contract with Arribas and negotiate the split ownership with Real Madrid before the deal can be completed, making the next weeks crucial for the transfer’s outcome.