The Colombian midfielder signed with Benfica until 2030 in an operation of 27 million euros. In his official presentation, he already posed with the incarnate shirt and thanked the reception of the fans.
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Benfica made the arrival of Richard Ríos, a 25 -year -old Colombian midfielder, as a new reinforcement for his main squad. Coming from Palmeiras, the player signed a contract until June 2030 and joins the Eagles after a transfer valued at 27 million euros. The agreement also includes an additional payment of around 419 thousand euros for the solidarity mechanism. The termination clause was set at 100 million euros.
Ríos was presented this Tuesday, July 22, at the Da Luz Stadium, where he expressed his enthusiasm to reach a club with history and ambition in European football. “It is an immense happiness for me and my family. Getting to Benfica is to fulfill a dream that I had as a child,” said the Colombian, highlighting his gratitude to the fans and mentioning that having played futsal and speaking Portuguese are advantages that he expects to take advantage of from the beginning.
Born in Vegachí, Colombia, Richard Ríos took his first steps in football in the streets of his city, but it was the futsal that marked his professional starting point. At 16 he was already a player of Alianza Platanera, and with only 17 he was summoned to the Futsal Sub-20 Colombian National Team to play the South American in Peru.
His transition to football 11 took place in 2019, when he joined the minor divisions of Flamengo. There he officially debuted with the first team in January 2020, in a classic against Vasco da Gama. Months later, he would have minutes in the Brazilian precisely in front of Palmeiras, his last club before this arrival in Lisbon.
After a brief passage through Mazatlan in Mexico and a solid season at the Guarani of the Brazilian B Series, Ríos consolidated in Palmeiras since 2023. Under the orders of Abel Ferreira, he added 138 games, scored 11 goals and raised important titles such as Brazilian, the Paulista Championship and the Carioca.
In addition, since its debut with the Colombia Absolute Selection in October 2023, it has accumulated 23 games and two goals, emerging as a key piece in the midfield of the national team.
With this incorporation, Benfica reinforces its midfield with a dynamic player, with international experience and projection. Ríos arrives at a key moment to continue growing in Europe and contribute quality, intensity and versatility to the Lisbon Club scheme.
Its signing reflects not only a sports bet, but also a long -term strategic investment. With a contract until 2030 and a millionaire clause, Benfica ensures one of the most promising Colombian talents of the moment.
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