Saturday, May 31, 2025

Benfica searching northern Europe for left back

Benfica Blog
Keita Kosugi is a 19-year-old Japanese left-back currently playing for Djurgardens in the Swedish Allsvenskan and according to reports coming out of Europe, Benfica are one of several clubs interested in acquiring the services of Kosugi.

Benfica is eyeing a permanent transfer for Kosugi following his impressive performances in the Allsvenskan and the UEFA Conference League, where Djurgardens reached the semi-finals this season. However, they face competition from clubs like PSG, Atalanta and Celtic, with a "fierce battle" expected for his signature.

Kosugi is small in stature but his electric pace and explosive acceleration allow him to cover large distances and remain dynamic throughout matches. He is also no slouch on the defensive side of the game, excelling in one on one situations.

Benfica see Kosugi as a potential replacement for current starter Alvaro Fernandez, who is being courted by La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid for a move this summer. No price points have been released at this time but Benfica are always looking for value buys and hope that acquiring Kosugi is no different. 

 

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