Official: Benfica unveil Lukebakio and one detail stands out | OneFootball

It’s official: Dodi Lukebakio is a Benfica signing. In a statement, the Clube da Luz announced the signing of the 27-year-old player, who arrives from Sevilla in a deal worth 20 million euros, plus 4 million more depending on the achievement of certain individual and collective objectives. The player has signed a contract until 2030 and will have a release clause of €50M, a relatively low amount compared to what has been usual for the Eagles. Check out the latest moves in the transfer market.

“Sport Lisboa e Benfica – Futebol, SAD announces that it has reached an agreement with Sevilla FC for the acquisition of all rights to the player Dodi Lukebakio, for an amount of €20,000,000 (twenty million euros), to which an additional €4,000,000 (four million euros) may be added,” the Clube da Luz revealed.

“Benfica SAD and Sevilla FC will share responsibility for the solidarity mechanism fees that will be distributed to the clubs involved in the player’s development. It is further reported that Sevilla FC will also be entitled to receive 15% of the capital gain from any future transfer of the aforementioned player,” the Reds detailed in information sent to the CMVM.

“Benfica SAD has signed a sports employment contract with the aforementioned player, valid until June 30, 2030, which includes a release clause of €50,000,000 (fifty million euros),” Benfica concluded, providing details about the 27-year-old winger’s contract.

Dodi Lukebakio was one of Sevilla’s most influential players in recent seasons. In the current sporting season, the right winger – valued at 20 million euros – has played in two official matches, both in La Liga. In the 180 minutes he spent on the pitch, the number 10 scored one goal.

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