Lucas Veríssimo’s anticipated move to Corinthians from Benfica has taken an unexpected turn as Al Duhail stepped in with a more lucrative offer. Despite an agreement in principle between Benfica and Corinthians on December 27, the deal was not formalised by the January 15 deadline. Al Duhail capitalised on this by presenting a €9 million bid, which significantly surpassed the financial terms previously on the table.
The Qatari club’s offer, more than double that of Corinthians, has swayed the decision in their favour, leading to Veríssimo’s transfer to Al Duhail. The Brazilian defender’s switch to the Middle East represents a significant shift in his career trajectory, as he was initially set to return to his home country with Corinthians.