Marcos Leonardo Transfer from Benfica to Al Hilal
Marcos Leonardo has left Benfica to join Al Hilal, a club managed by Jorge Jesus.
After less than a year at Benfica, Marcos Leonardo has departed the Portuguese club and transferred for around 40 million euros to Saudi Arabia, where he will now play for Al-Hilal. Previously a target for Roma, Leonardo has left European football for a country that, while growing, still lags behind in terms of league level. The signing ceremony occurred today, Monday, at the Four Seasons George V hotel in Paris, attended by the chairman of the board.
Al-Hilal Club Company, chaired by Mr. Fahad Bin Saad Bin Nafel, signed the Brazilian national youth team player Marcos Leonardo, from Benfica in Portugal. He will represent Al-Hilal's first football team under a five-year contract. The signing ceremony took place today, Monday, at the Four Seasons George V hotel in Paris, in the presence of the chairman of the board.
Benfica has announced the transfer of Brazilian forward Marcos Leonardo to Al Hilal for 40 million euros. Leonardo, 21, joined Benfica from Santos last January and leaves after playing 24 matches and scoring eight goals. His last goal was a penalty that resulted in Benfica's draw against Moreirense (1-1) last Friday.
Benfica has confirmed the sale of Marcos Leonardo to Al Hilal, with the Saudi club paying 40 million euros for the Brazilian forward, who has signed a contract until 2029. Al Hilal will handle the costs of the solidarity mechanism, and the intermediary service charges amount to 10% of the transfer value. Santos FC is set to receive a 10% capital gain on the transfer, which will be calculated after deducting the acquisition value of the player's rights and the intermediary services.
Marcos Leonardo will soon become a new player for Al-Hilal, coached by Jorge Jesus.
Al Hilal signed Marcos Leonardo from Benfica for 40 million EUR. The 21-year-old Brazilian forward will undergo medical examinations in Lisbon before completing the move.
Al Hilal has signed Brazilian forward Marcos Leonardo from Benfica for 40 million euros to strengthen their attack. The 21-year-old will undergo medical examinations in Lisbon today and will travel to Paris tomorrow to complete the final formalities. He will be available for his new coach from Tuesday.
Marcos Leonardo is set to reinforce Al Hilal, coached by Jorge Jesus. He will undergo medical examinations this Sunday before signing with the Saudi Arabian champions. He is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia on Tuesday. Marcos Leonardo will sign a five-year contract with Al Hilal.
Rui Costa, the president of Benfica, was asked to confirm the departure of Marcos Leonardo to Al-Hilal during a press conference. He avoided mixing topics and did not confirm the transfer directly.
Marcos Leonardo is set to leave Benfica to join Al Hilal, coached by Jorge Jesus, for the upcoming season. According to information confirmed by A BOLA, the Brazilian forward is moving to Saudi Arabia for a fee of 40 million euros.
Al Hilal has been pressuring Benfica to acquire Marcos Leonardo, whose profile fits the club's needs as he was born in 2003.
Al Hilal, coached by Jorge Jesus, is interested in signing Marcos Leonardo and has made an offer of around 40 million euros. The move to Saudi football would provide him with a significantly higher salary than his current one: approximately 20 million euros, with bonuses, for three years.
Al Hilal, a Saudi Arabian club managed by Portuguese Jorge Jesus, has expressed strong interest in acquiring Marcos Leonardo from Benfica, although no formal proposal has been made yet. The club is prepared to offer approximately €40 million to persuade Benfica to part with the 21-year-old Brazilian striker, who joined the team in January for €18 million from Santos. Santos retained 10% of any future sale profit. Reports indicate that the player is amenable to the transfer, which would significantly increase his salary.
Al Hilal is interested in signing Marcos Leonardo from Benfica, considering an offer between €30m-€35m plus €5m in bonuses. The contract includes €20m and €6m in bonuses over three years. Despite Benfica's initial resistance, the high offer might change their stance. Leonardo, who joined Benfica from Santos in January for €18m, has a release clause of €150m and is contracted until 2029.
Al Hilal, coached by Jorge Jesus, has shown interest in Marcos Leonardo but has not yet made a formal offer. Marcos Leonardo was bought by Benfica from Santos for €18 million in January, with Santos entitled to 10% of any future transfer profit. Benfica has clearly rejected Al Hilal's initial inquiry but the Saudi club is considering making a formal offer.
Marcos Leonardo is one of the key targets for Jorge Jesus to strengthen Al Hilal in this transfer window. According to journalist Rudy Galetti, Benfica wants to keep the 21-year-old striker in their squad, but an attractive offer could change their stance. Contacts with the Brazilian striker are already well underway.
Jorge Jesus has shown interest in Marcos Leonardo from Benfica.
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