Richard Ríos in Action with the Colombian National Team.
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The arrival of Colombian soccer player Richard Ríos to Benfica is falling. The Antioqueño steering wheel will fly next week to Lisbon to present medical exams and finalize the details of his relationship with the Portuguese club.
After three years in Palmeiras, the Colombian is ready to make the leap to European football. With the “Verdon” He played 138 official matches, scored 11 goals and provided 10 assists. With São Paulo's team he conquered a Brazilian and two Paulista championships.
According to the Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, a specialist in the signing market, his hiring has already been completed. “The director of Benfica, Rui Pedro Braz, closed the agreement in Brazil, price completed and paid in three installments,” Romano said.
Ríos, a habitual holder in the Colombian National Team, has been one of the highest points of Palmeiras in the last Club World Cup played in the United States, where its performance attracted the interest of several European teams.
🚨🦅 Richard Rios to Benfica, here we go! Deal agreed right now with Palmeiras after green light on player side.
Benfica director Rui Pedro Braz closed the agreement with mission in Brazil, price tag met and paid in 3 installments.
Rios will fly to Lisbon next week for medical. pic.twitter.com/TBlKh1lh9G
– Fabrizio Romano (@fabrizioromano) July 20, 2025
Benfica, who made an investment of 30 million euros for the services of the Antioquia steering wheel, was not the only elite club that asked for him. Roma, from the Italian series, also showed interest in signing it, but did not present an offer that convinced the directors of Palmeiras.
Ríos will not be the only Colombian who will make the leap to Europe after standing out in the Club World Cup. Jhon Arias, after shining with Fluminense, will be announced in the next few days as the new Wolverhampton player, of the Premier League of England.
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