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Helio Varela leaving Portimonense?
KRC Genk hoped to hijack the transfer of Hélio Varela, but they ultimately failed in their efforts. The Limburgers missed out on signing the winger, who eventually joined KAA Gent.
The fifth summer transfer for KAA Gent is confirmed. KAA Gent officially announced the arrival of Hélio Varela, a 22-year-old Cape Verdean winger who can play on both the left and right flanks. The club's website reported that they paid over three million to acquire him from the Portuguese relegated team, Portimonense. Varela has been noted for his dribbling, speed, and grit, scoring six goals and providing three assists in 33 appearances. Varela has been signed until 2028 and will wear jersey number 29 at the Planet Group Arena.
Hélio Varela landed in Belgium to undergo medical tests and sign a four-year contract with AA Gent. The transfer fee is reported to be over three million euros. KRC Genk also showed interest in Varela, but he has set his sights on joining AA Gent. The transfer is expected to be completed soon.
Gent has been linked with the 22-year-old Cape Verde international for some time. Varela scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists in 33 league matches last season. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Varela has already completed part of his medical and physical tests. Transfer watcher Sacha Tavolieri reports that the Buffalo's will pay around 3.1 million euros. The player is expected to sign a four-year contract.
Gent has been linked to the 22-year-old Cape Verde international for some time. He scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists in 33 league matches last season. According to Het Laatste Nieuws, Varela has already completed part of his medical and physical tests. Transferwatcher Sacha Tavolieri reports that the Buffalo's are paying around 3.1 million euros. The player would sign for four seasons.
22-year-old Cape Verdean Hélio Varela has landed in Belgium. He is supposed to undergo medical tests in the next 24 hours. AA Gent is still negotiating the last details with Portimonense as there is no complete agreement yet. An agreement in principle has been fixed at an amount slightly higher than €3 million. Both parties are now completing the agreement with some details missing.
Hélio Varela has landed in Belgium and is set to undergo medical tests within the next 24 hours. AA Gent is still negotiating the last details with Portimonense as there is no complete agreement yet. An agreement in principle has been fixed at an amount slightly higher than €3M. Both parties are now completing the agreement with some details missing.
Gent is linked to the 22-year-old Cape Verde international Hélio Varela. The club appreciates his profile and continues negotiations for his transfer. Varela scored 6 goals and provided 3 assists in 33 league matches last season.
Gent is interested in Hélio Varela, a 22-year-old Cape Verde international who currently plays for Portimonense SC. He scored 6 goals and made 3 assists in 33 league matches last season. Talks are ongoing but a breakthrough has yet to be achieved.
Another European club approached Portimonense to buy Hélio Varela, but their offer was also lower than the €3.5 million offered by Talleres and was rejected.
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