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Franculino Djú is close to becoming the most expensive transfer in Midtjylland's history. Despite never having played any games for the main squad or B team of Benfica, the player is a product of the Seixal academy, leaving the Club of Light in 2023, under the current President, Rui Costa.

According to information advanced by the newspaper Tipsbladet, the forward with 10 games for the Guinea-Bissau national team could become the record transfer of the emblem of the city of Herning. The source states that the Danish formation received 25 million euros from a Ligue 1 emblem, for their striker.

If the deal is confirmed, this will be the biggest transfer in Midtjylland's history, as the potential 25 million received for Franculino Djú represent a 100% profit, since the player left Benfica for free, in 2023.

After shining last season, the influence of the Guinean has continued at the start of this season. The 21-year-old striker has already played nine games this new season: five for the Europa League and four in the Danish Superliga. In the 747 minutes he has on the field, he has already scored eight goals and two assists.

During his time at Benfica, Franculino Djú - valued at 13 million euros - played 42 matches for the red juniors, where he scored 33 goals and made two assists. The Guinea-Bissau striker also lined up for the under-23s, where he played 16 games and scored 13 goals. The athlete was with the eagles between 2019 and 2023.

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