Benfica is set to welcome their new striker, Marcos Leonardo, who is expected to arrive in Lisbon within the next 24 hours. The club has finalized the transfer arrangements for the player, who will be joining from Santos.
Benfica has agreed to pay a fixed fee of €18m for the acquisition of Marcos Leonardo. Additionally, as part of the transfer agreement, Santos will retain a 10% interest in any profit made from a future sale of the player. This arrangement specifies that Santos benefits from the plus-value of a future transfer, rather than a conventional sell-on clause.
The confirmation of the deal comes with the “Here we go” announcement, indicating that all necessary formalities have been completed and the transfer is officially secured. Benfica is now preparing for the integration of Marcos Leonardo into their squad as they look forward to his contribution on the pitch.