Flamengo interested in Benfica shot stopper

Benfica's 31 year old keeper Helton Leite has been linked with a loan move to Flamengo according to reports coming from blogs dedicated to the Brazilian club from Rio de Janeiro. Flamengo who are led by Portuguese manager Paulo Sousa are looking for a new shot stopper and Helton's name has been circulating as a top target to take over the number one role with the club. 

Benfica are said to be looking for €500K for the loan move that would see the keeper depart the Lisbon club until the summer of 2023. Helton has appeared in 32 games across all competitions for Benfica since joining from Boavista in the summer of 2020 and has kept 14 clean sheets in those starts. Helton lost out to Vlachodimos for the number one role at Benfica and has only appeared in six games this season with only one coming in league play.