With Jorge Jesus in the mix, Rui Costa surpasses Benfica’s 2020 achievement | OneFootball

Dodi Lukebakio was the last signing of Benfica in this transfer window, thus closing a market that resulted in the highest investment ever by the reds, surpassing the amount spent in the summer of 2020 during the return of Jorge Jesus to Luz - 105 million euros.

135.8 million euros was the amount spent by Rui Costa in this transfer market, thus registering a historic investment in reinforcements by Benfica, securing seven new faces at Luz to attack the conquest of titles.

Amar Dedic was the first player officially signed by Benfica, who secured the fullback from Salzburg for 10 million euros. On the opposite wing comes Rafael Obrador, who arrived for 5 million euros to broaden the options on the left.

The Club of Light also bet on a complete overhaul in the midfield, adding coolness and muscle. Enzo Barrenechea came to Benfica for 12 million euros, in a deal that can reach 15M with objectives. Richard Ríos became the most expensive signing of the eagles, for 27M, alongside Sudakov. The Ukrainian arrived at Luz for 6.75 million euros, with the eagles having to pay a mandatory purchase clause at the end of the season worth 20.25M.

For the attack, Ivanovic came to Benfica for 22.8M, with Dodi Lukebakio costing 20 million euros to the reds' coffers. To close the record value comes a face already known to Benfiquistas, after the definitive signing of Samuel Dahl for 9M. At the end of the accounts, the Benfica ended the market with a positive balance, registering 147.5 million euros in player sales.

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