Beşiktaş sets its sights on Benfica again: Joao Mario deal nears completion
Beşiktaş is preparing to add Benfica star player Joao Mario to its squad. The Portuguese press reported that negotiations between the two clubs are nearing an end.
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Beşiktaş, which has started the new season in the Süper Lig with 3 wins in 3 matches and continues its journey in the UEFA Europa League, is continuing its transfer efforts.
The black-and-whites, who have signed 7 players during the transfer window, are now making their next reinforcement to the attack.
Looking to create alternatives on the wing, Beşiktaş has begun the countdown for Benfica's Joao Mario.
According to a report in the Portuguese press outlet O'Jogo, negotiations between Beşiktaş and Benfica have reached the final stage, and the transfer of the 31-year-old player to the black-and-white team is very close.
JOAO MARIO'S CAREER
Joao Mario has worn the jerseys of teams such as Sporting, Inter, West Ham United, Lokomotiv Moscow, and Benfica throughout his career.
The Portuguese player, who has appeared in a total of 441 matches for these teams, has managed to find the back of the net 61 times and provided 84 assists.
Mario, who has a market value of 4 million euros, played in a total of 51 matches last season, contributing 9 goals and 4 assists.