Benfica are now closing in on a deal to sign Gabriel Indio as their new centre‑back, coming shortly after José Mourinho left the club to become Real Madrid manager.
Softfootball can confirm that a verbal agreement has been made for €4.2 million for the 17‑year‑old defender from Athletic Club in Brazil.
Mário Jorge dos Santos Branco, Portuguese former scout and current Benfica director of football in 2026, has closed the deal this week, with the transfer now almost done as final details are being wrapped up.
