Benfica made the signing of Marcos Leonardo official this Thursday, just like the More football had announced.
In a statement, the Eagles inform that the striker hired from Santos has a contract valid for five and a half seasons, until 2029.
The Brazilian under-23 international, it should be noted, arrived in Lisbon in the early hours of this Thursday. He completed the usual medical exams, put on the jersey and was announced tonight.
In a statement sent to the CMVM (Securities Market Commission), Benfica detailed the deal: it pays Santos 18 million euros for 100 percent of the pass and the Brazilian emblem “will be entitled to receive a percentage of 10 percent of the value of an added value obtained in a future transfer of the said player”.
Furthermore, Marcos Leonardo has a termination clause set at 150 million euros.
Formed at Santos, Marcos Leonardo arrives at Luz after a year in which he scored 21 goals and made four assists in 49 games, despite the club’s relegation. Fish. In Roger Schmidt’s squad, he will compete with Arthur Cabral, Casper Tengstedt and Petar Musa for a place in the attack.
The statement sent to CMVM:
«Sport Lisboa e Benfica – Futebol, SAD informs that it has reached an agreement with Santos FC for the acquisition of all rights to the player Marcos Leonardo, for an amount of €18,000,000 (eighteen million euros).
It is further noted that Santos FC will also be entitled to receive a percentage of 10% of the value of an added value obtained in a future transfer of the aforementioned player.
Finally, a sports employment contract was signed with the aforementioned player, valid until June 30, 2029, which includes a termination clause worth €150,000,000 (one hundred and fifty million euros).”
2024-01-05 00:00:00
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