Mid-style: Juventus rekinds interest in Benfica s midfielder Florentino, asking for at least 35 million euros

reported on July 7 that Juventus has rekindled interest in Benfica's midfielder Florentino Luis.

This was an old plan that had been put on hold. The deal was close to the substantive stage of negotiations a few months ago, but it was stranded due to Jontoly's departure. At that time, Jontoli had reached a principled agreement with the players, but had not yet agreed with the club. Now Juventus' new director Comoli may restart negotiations with a more convincing offer.

Juventus prefers to introduce defensive midfielders after internal evaluation, and needs players who can build barriers in the midfield to release more offensive forces. Florentino Luis fits this demand perfectly, but transfer fees remain a key obstacle.

Benfica's price is as high as 35-40 million euros, but it is open to payment methods and conditions, which has pushed Juventus to make every effort to advance negotiations. The club has recently continuously released budget space through player sales. Comoli's primary goal is to optimize spending with a clearer salary structure and retain high salaries only for core players.

McKenny's contract renewal negotiations were put on hold because of this. Although the US international is all-round, it is not the top one. His annual salary of 2.6 million euros may be transferred to Florentino Luis, who currently has an annual salary of 1.6 million euros and can receive about 2.6 million yuan after the transfer.

Florentino Luis is known for his strong physique, precise interception and tactical wisdom, and has made significant progress in recent years. Although not the core of the organization, he has excellent ability to shoot the ball. For players who have not yet reached the top of Europe but have the conditions for transformation, Juventus can provide a key growth platform.

This concept is heating up at the headquarters of Juventus. Florentino Luis's technical characteristics are highly consistent with Juventus' midfield upgrade requirements. Although the specific plan has not been finalized, substantial contact is expected to restart in the short term.