The Biggest Transfer Purchases in Benfica History

I follow up my hugely popular blog post of Benfica's biggest transfer sales to take a look at the biggest transfer purchases by Benfica in the history of the club. Here is the Top 40 list of the clubs biggest purchase acquisitions in club history.

Updated June 25, 2022

1.  Darwin Nunez from Almeria (SPA) - €24M (2020)
2.  Raul Jimenez from Atletico Madrid (SPA) - €22M (2015)
3.  Raul de Tomas from Real Madrid (SPA) - €20M (2019)
4.  Everton from Gremio (BRA) - €20M (2020)
5.  Julian Weigl from Borussia Dortmund (GER) - €20M (2020)
6.  Pedrinho from Corinthians (BRA) - €18M (2020)
7.  Roman Yaremchuk from Gent (BEL) - €17M (2021)
   
8.  Carlos Vinicius from Napoli (ITA) - €17M (2019)
9.  Rafa Silva from Braga (POR) - €16M (2016) 
10.  David Neres from Shakhtar Donetsk (UKR) - €15.3M (2022)
    
11.  Luca Waldschmidt from Freiburg (GER) - €15M (2020)
12.  Nicolas Otamendo from Manchester City (ENG) - €15M (2020)
13.  Pizzi from Atletico Madrid (SPA) - €14M (2013) 
14.  Ola John from Twente (HOL) - €12M (2012)
15.  Simao Sabrosa from Barcelona (SPA) - €12M (2001)
16.  Oscar Cardozo from Newell Old Boys (ARG) - €11.67M (2007) 
17.  Eduardo Salvio from Atletico Madrid (SPA) - €11M (2012)
18.  Andreas Samaris from Olympiakos (GRE) - €10M (2014)
19.  Enzo Fernandez from River Plate (ARG) - €10M (2022)
    
20.  Lazar Markovic from Partizan (SER) - €10M (2013) 
21.  Axel Witsel from Standard Liege (BEL) - €9M (2011)
22.  Roberto from Real Zaragoza (SPA) - €8.6M (2013)
23.  Roberto from Atletico Madrid (SPA) - €8.5M (2010) 
24.  Nico Gaitan from Boca Juniors (ARG) - €8.4M (2011)
25.  Alexander Bah from Slavia Prague (CZE) - €8M (2022)
    
26.  Gabriel from Leganes (SPA) - €8M (2018)
27.  Filip Djuricic from Heerenveen (HOL) - €8M (2013)
28.  Angel Di Maria from Rosario (ARG) - €8M (2007) 
29.  Nicolas Castillo from Pumas (MEX) - €7.87M (2018)
30.  Pablo Aimar from Real Zaragoza (SPA) - €7.5M (2008)
31.  Ramires from Cruzeiro (BRA) - €7.5M (2009)
32.  Roger from Fluminense (BRA) - €7.5M (2000)
33.  Mitroglou from Fulham (ENG) - €7M (2016)
34.  Sidnei from International (BRA) - €7M (2008)
35.  Javi Garcia from Real Madrid (SPA) - €7M (2009)
36.  Van Hooijdonk from Vitesse (HOL) - €6.8M (2000) 
37.  Luka Jovic from Apollon Limassol (CYP) - €6.6M (2015) 
38.  Rodrigo from RM Castilla (SPA) - €6M (2010) 
39.  Franco Cervi from Rosario (ARG) - €5.7M (2016)
40.  Maxi Pereira from Defensor (URG) - €5.7M (2007) 

Benfica departs to America for International Champions Cup

Benfica have arrived in America as they prepare to compete in the International Champions Cup, Benfica will kick off their tournament campaign on July 20 against Chivas before facing Fiorentina on July 24 and concluding the tournament against AC Milan on July 26.

Benfica have brought 27 players with them to America which include injured members Andre Almeida and Gedson Fernandes, Jhonder Cadiz and David Tavares remain in Lisbon to recover from recent injuries, while Salvio and President LFV stayed to conclude Salvio's move to Boca Juniors.

Benfica roster for International Champions Cup

Keepers - Vladchodimos, Mile Svilar, Ivan Zlobin
Defenders- Ruben Dias, Ferro, Jardel, Conti, Alex Grimaldo, Nuno Tavares, Joao Ferreira, Tyronne Ebuehi
Midfielders- Pizzi, Samaris, Florentino, Gilberto, Rafa Silva, Fejsa, Chiquinho, Caio Lucas, Franco Cervi, Zivkovic, Taarabt, Tiago Dantas
Forwards- Raul de Tomas, Seferovic, Jota

Benfica and Boca Juniors close to Salvio deal

Benfica and Boca Juniors are closing in a completing a move for Salvio, ending the Argentinian wingers time with the Lisbon club. Salvio has been with Benfica on a permanent basis since being acquired in the summer of 2012 from Atletico Madrid after spending a loan spell during the 2010/11 season with the club. Salvio who is looking for playing time has not been given a boost of confidence by current manager Bruno Lage on what his regular playing time would be with the Eagles during the coming season and Boca are very interested in acquiring the winger for their club. 

Salvio was set to earn a €2.2M annual salary with Benfica this season and the clubs are still in negotiations on exactly what the Salvio move will be. Benfica are not interested in a loan move for Salvio to Boca, even though Boca is willing to pay Benfica around €2M for the loan. Benfica will only part with Salvio if Boca are willing to purchase at least 50% of the players rights for an estimated €6M. Salvio has appeared in 266 games for Benfica in all competitions scoring 62 goals and assisting on another 54. Salvio would depart having won 14 club trophies with Benfica.