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Soualiho Meïté leaving Benfica?
Soualiho Meité, a French midfielder currently with Benfica, is not included in the plans of the club's coach, Bruno Lage. It has been reported that Meité is preparing to return to competition, attracting interest from several clubs in the upcoming January transfer window. In addition to interest from Greek clubs, Estrela Vermelha from Serbia has also shown interest. Estrela Vermelha, which faced Benfica in Belgrade during the Champions League, possesses the financial resources to pursue Meité. The club also features Nemanja Radonjic, a Serbian winger who previously played alongside Meité under the management of Jorge Jesus at Benfica during the 2021/22 season.
Italian journalist Nicolò Schira reported that Soualiho Meïté is prepared to depart Benfica in the January transfer window. Although Meïté is under contract until the summer of 2026, he has not played any minutes for Benfica this season, which has resulted in his dissatisfaction, despite having had an excellent season on loan at PAOK the previous year. Meïté had opted to remain at Benfica during the summer transfer window as he did not find a suitable club, but now it appears he has resolved to leave.
Soualiho Meïté is among Red Star Belgrade's transfer targets, following a summer of negotiations with PAOK. With Hwang In-Beom leaving after Red Star's Champions League qualification, the Serbian team needs a replacement. Advanced talks are ongoing with Benfica, who want to offload Meïté's contract. Journalist Lorenzo Lepore reports Meïté has a verbal agreement with Red Star and awaits Benfica's final approval to travel to Belgrade.
Benfica and Red Star Belgrade are in advanced talks regarding the transfer of Soualiho Meïté. The clubs are working to structure a deal involving a free transfer with add-ons and a percentage. Everything is already agreed upon from the player's side.
Benfica and Red Star Belgrade are in advanced talks regarding the transfer of Soualiho Meite. The clubs are working to structure a deal involving a free transfer with add-ons and a percentage. Everything is already agreed upon from the player’s side.
Benfica is looking to find a favorable exit for Soualiho Meité, potentially considering Asian leagues due to the salary levels in those leagues.
Meité has a preferred destination of England, as it is the only league he has not played in and he believes it suits his style of play.
Soualiho Meïté is looking to leave Benfica, where he still has one year left on his contract.
Soualiho Meïté has expressed a desire to play in the English Premier League. He believes the league suits his playing style.
Soualiho Meïté has received offers from clubs in the Gulf region. He is taking time to consider these offers carefully.
Soualiho Meïté has received offers from clubs in Spain. He is taking time to consider these offers carefully.
Soualiho Meïté has received offers from clubs in Italy. He is taking time to consider these offers carefully.
The player favors a move to England, as he believes it suits his style of play and has had conversations with club presidents in the Gulf region who have shown interest.
The player is exploring new projects as Benfica does not guarantee him a place in the starting lineup. He has returned from a successful loan at PAOK Salonique.
Lokomotiv Moscow is increasing its efforts to sign Soualiho Meïté, making him a primary target for strengthening their midfield.
Meité received a more attractive offer from a club in Saudi Arabia, which is complicating the agreement with PAOK.
Soualiho Meité, who played on loan at PAOK and celebrated the Greek championship title in the 2023/24 season, wants to play in Saudi Arabia.
Meité is waiting for a better offer from Saudi Arabia despite having a proposal from PAOK.
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