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Franculino Djú is close to being the most expensive transfer in Midtjylland's history. Despite never having played a game for Benfica's first team or B team, the player is a product of the Seixal academy, leaving the Luz Club in 2023, under the hand of current President Rui Costa.

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

If the deal is confirmed, this will be the largest transfer in Midtjylland's history, as the potential 25 million received for Franculino Djú means a 100% profit, since the player left Benfica at no cost in 2023.

After shining last season, the Guinean's influence has remained this season. The 21-year-old striker has already played nine games this season: five in the Europa League and four in the Danish Superliga. In the 747 minutes he has been 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 games for the junior reds, scoring 33 goals and making two assists. The Guinea-Bissau striker also played for the under-23 team, where he made 16 appearances and scored 13 goals. The athlete was with the eagles between 2019 and 2023.

Check out this goal by Franculino Djú in the Danish League:

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