Real Madrid poised for a financial boost on deadline day as ex-player closes in on Benfica move
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The transfer deadline day is finally here, but for Real Madrid, who have been quite active all throughout summer, are largely expected to remain unbothered.
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The club are handling only one or two deals on the departures’ side, with Manuel Angel soon expected to close his move to Fulham.
That said, Real Madrid would be keeping an eye on one deal that might lead to a slight economic boost on the deadline day.
Sergio Arribas closes in Benfica switch
As reported byMundo Deportivo, Real Madrid will be keeping a close eye on Sergio Arribas today.
Sergio Arribas has been in top form since joining Almeria. (Photo by Rafa Babot/Getty Images)
The former Real Madrid youth player, who currently plays for Almeria, is reportedly closing in on a move to SL Benfica.
With 25 goals and seven assists in La Liga 2 last season, Arribas has impressed greatly at Almeria and Benfica are keen on acquiring his services.
The player hasn’t trained with the team, sparking rumours of a late departure. He does have a release clause worth €40 million, which makes the saga even more interesting.
Real Madrid’s stake in the Arribas deal
Real Madrid will be watching the saga closely as the club currently hold 50% of the player’s transfer rights.
Can Benfica manage a late swoop for Arribas? (Photo by Rafa Babot/Getty Images)
That means the club are entitled to half the proceeds of Arribas’ potential transfer value.
With Arribas having a €40 million release clause, Real Madrid would ideally be hoping for a €20 million windfall. However, Benfica have no desire to match his release clause.
The Portuguese giants are expected to negotiate and try lowering the overall deal value, which does also translate to a lower fee for Real Madrid.
Almeria are expected to contest it and negotiate hard, knowing the club can only obtain half of the agreed deal value.
So it will be interesting to see how things unfold as Benfica make a late attempt to sign one of La Liga 2’s most exciting players.