FC Porto break record, but not Portugal's top spenders | OneFootball

The summer transfer market in Portugal reached unprecedented levels, with successive records and substantial amounts put on the table to strengthen teams.

Leading the investments was Benfica, which spent the most (105.5 million euros), and the standout name is Richard Ríos. The Colombian midfielder became the most expensive signing in the history of the Eagles, with 27 million euros paid to Palmeiras to secure the player. Bruno Lage reinforced several positions to fill significant departures from the squad, such as Carreras, Di María, and Aktürkoglu.

Check out Benfica's signings during the off-season:

– Richard Ríos (27 million euros from Palmeiras)– Georgiy Sudakov (27 million euros): 6.75 million loan and 20.25 million mandatory clause at the end of the season.– Franjo Ivanovic (22.8 million euros from Saint-Gilloise)– Dodi Lukebakio (20 million euros from Sevilla)– Amar Dedic (12 million euros from Salzburg)– Samuel Dahl (nine million euros from Roma)– Rafael Obrador (five million euros from Real Madrid)

FC Porto broke spending records and was the second biggest spender

FC Porto also set records and completed the most expensive market in its history, with over 94 million euros invested for the new coach, Francesco Farioli. The main highlight is Victor Froholdt, a midfielder signed from Copenhagen, with the deal involving an investment of 20 million euros. Despite being in the Europa League, the blues and whites invested heavily and currently lead the league.

Additionally, FC Porto bought the remaining 50 percent of the economic rights of Samu for 17 million euros, making him the most expensive player ever acquired in Portugal, with a total cost of 32 million euros.

Check out FC Porto's signings during the off-season:

– Victor Froholdt (20 million euros from Copenhagen)– Jakub Kiwior (19 million euros): two million for the loan until the end of the season and 17 million mandatory purchase clause– Gabri Veiga (15 million euros from Al Ahli)– Alberto Costa (15 million euros from Juventus)– Borja Sainz (13.3 million euros from Norwich)– Jan Bednarek (7.5 million euros from Southampton)– Dominik Prpic (4.5 million euros from Hajduk Split)– Pablo Rosário (3.75 million euros from Nice)– Luuk de Jong (free transfer)– João Costa (free transfer)

Sporting was the big club that spent the least on signings

The two-time champion Sporting was the most restrained among the three big clubs, with a total investment of 79.8 million euros. The largest portion was allocated to the acquisitions of Luis Suárez and Fotis Ioannidis, which together cost 44.2 million euros. Rui Borges saw Viktor Gyökeres leave for Arsenal and Conrad Harder for Leipzig, while Frederico Varandas brought two new forwards to the lion's team.

The lions also exercised the purchase of the remaining 50 percent of Francisco Trincão's pass from Barcelona for 11 million euros, raising the total cost of the player to 21 million euros and securing full ownership of his pass.

Check out Sporting's signings during the off-season:

– Luis Suárez (22.2 million euros from Almería)– Fotis Ioannidis (20 million euros from Panathinaikos)– Georgios Vagiannidis (12 million euros from Panathinaikos)– Giorgi Kochorashvili (5.5 million euros from Levante)– Rui Silva (4.7 million euros from Betis): signed permanently– Alisson Santos (2.1 million euros from Vitória)– Ricardo Mangas (300 thousand euros from Spartak Moscow)– João Virgínia (free transfer)

Sp. Braga also broke spending records

Sp. Braga joined FC Porto in recording its third consecutive spending record, with a total of 28.6 million euros spent. The acquisitions of Pau Víctor and Mario Dorgeles are the most notable, with 23 million invested in the two athletes. The start of the season for the Bracarenses was marked by qualification for the Europa League group stage, one of the main objectives.

Check out Sp. Braga's signings during the off-season:

– Pau Víctor (12 million from Barcelona)– Mario Dorgeles (11 million from Nordsjaelland)– Fran Navarro (2.7 million euros): joined permanently from FC Porto– Lagerbielke (2.6 million euros from Celtic)– Bellaarouch (300 thousand euros from Strasbourg)– Leonardo Lelo (free transfer)– Florian Grillitsch (ex-Hoffenheim)– Gabriel Moscardo (loan from PSG)

The four clubs were responsible for 23 of the 25 most expensive transfers this off-season, with the exceptions being Clayton and Léo Realpe, who signed permanently for Rio Ave and Famalicão, respectively.

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