Corinthians aligned the conditions with Benfica, from Portugal, for the acquisition of defender Lucas Veríssimo for 8 million euros (around R$43 million at the current price). The expectation is that the deal will be made official at the beginning of 2024, after Augusto Melo takes office as president of Timão.
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Payment for the purchase of Lucas Veríssimo will be made by Corinthians in three installments:
- October 2024: 3 million euros
- October 2025: 3 million euros
- October 2026: 2 million euros
Benfica will still be entitled to 20% of the profit that Corinthians obtains from a possible transfer of Veríssimo in the future. For example: if the player is traded for 10 million euros, the Portuguese will receive 400 thousand euros.
It was also agreed that Timão will be responsible for paying the solidarity mechanism amounts to be paid to Santos and Linense, clubs that trained the defender.
1 of 1 Lucas Veríssimo in the warm-up before Corinthians x Athletico — Photo: Fernando Roberto Lucas Veríssimo in the warm-up before Corinthians x Athletico — Photo: Fernando Roberto
The negotiations were led by Rui Pedro Braz, sporting director at Benfica, and Rubens Gomes, known as Rubão, likely football director at Corinthians from 2024 onwards. Businessman Paulo Pitombeira brokered the agreement between the clubs.
Initially, the Lisbon club asked for 10 million euros to release the defender. Timão even formalized an offer of 7 million, but accepted the 8 million demanded by the Portuguese.
Lucas Veríssimo arrived at Corinthians in the middle of this year, on loan for one season. For the deal, Timão committed to paying 1 million euros, an amount that would have to be paid by January 2024. With the new negotiation, Timão is free from this commitment.
Absolute starter for the black and white team, Lucas Veríssimo accumulated 18 matches, with one goal scored and two assists. He also had an expulsion, which took him out of the last round, against Coritiba.
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The maintenance of Lucas Veríssimo is a request from coach Mano Menezes. The expectation is that he will form a defensive duo with Félix Torres, an Ecuadorian who has advanced negotiations with Timão.
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2023-12-29 00:44:23
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