Big clubs do not stop searching for new talents as Barcelona and Arsenal are both keen on having wonderkid Luiz Benedetti in the next window. Arsenal already have a pretty strong squad this season. La Liga champions, Barcelona are also quite comfortable with their roster from the last season. But still, both these big clubs are pursuing the early deal of Luiz Benedetti from Palmeiras. The 19-year-old Brazilian centre back is also looking for his first big leap in European football. As per reports, Luiz Benedetti still hasn’t chosen his preference between Barcelona and Arsenal. But if it comes to spending money, the Gunners are already one step ahead of the Blaugranas.
All You Need to Know about Luiz Benedetti
Season after season, Brazilian wonderkids are overtaking European football. Almost every well-known European club has one or two special talents from Brazil in their team. Now, Luiz Benedetti has made the cut. The defender has been playing beautiful football in recent weeks. Despite not being an attacker, what’s so special about Benedetti? The left-footed defender is currently playing for the senior team of Palmeiras football club. He was called up from the U-20 team last season. Since joining the main squad, Benedetti has become a wall for his team. During his U-20 days, he played 29 matches. In those 29 matches, he has scored 6 goals for his team. In this era of modern football where coaches are preferring attacking minded defenders, Benedetti surely satisfies the criteria. Although, he is yet to score for the senior team of Palmeiras. Luiz Benedetti is a ‘gentleman’ defender when it comes to conceding cards and sustaining injuries. Having just started his professional career, Benedetti has already made good impressions.
Barcelona Need Benedetti More than Arsenal
It’s always a good news when big clubs of Europe engage in a tug of war for a certain player. Luiz Benedetti has already made Barcelona and Arsenal do this for him. According to many football experts, Luiz Benedetti should accept the offer from Barcelona. Arsenal are already a set team with a solid squad size. Most importantly, they have bought some world class footballers in every needed position. Coming to their defenders, the Gunners already have a duo of Gabriel Magalhaes and William Saliba. Mikel Arteta has brought in Christhian Mosquera and Hincapie if the starters get sidelined. For instance, 21-year-old Mosquera is already proving his worth in the absence of William Saliba. So, it will be hard for Benedetti to make it to the starting line-up beating those four defenders. Whereas Barcelona are in need for defenders. The backline has turned out to be the only concerning area for Hansi Flick. Defensive mainstay and captain, Inigo Martinez, has surprisingly signed for Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al Nassr for free. Another defender Araujo is also linked with Saudi clubs. Under these circumstances, Benedetti will have more gametime to shine in the coming years. His age factor can also help Barcelona. The club can sign him for their reserve team. They can register him in the main team whenever they want. Palmeiras board have set a price tag of €15 million (£13m/$18m) for the tall defender. But other than these two clubs, Italian Scudetto champions, Napoli are also going after Luiz Benedetti.
From Brazil to Europe: The Palmeiras Connection
Many young and talented raw footballers have already joined big European clubs at an early stage. In recent years, Palmeiras have emerged as the most successful club from Brazil to sell their prodigies to top European clubs. Endrick has already become a core part of the Real Madrid squad. Vitor Reis has also joined Manchester City. Willian Estevao is the latest wonderkid to join the list. Estevao is already showing his individual brilliance at Chelsea in the English Premier League. Only Vitor Roque has failed to succeed in Barcelona colours. Now, Luiz Benedetti is expected to join these lads next season.
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