Robin Gosens says yes to move to Benfica

According to reports out of Portugal, Union Berlin left back Robin Gosens has said yes to a summer transfer to join Benfica for next season. Berlin has turned down two approaches for Gosen from Bologna, as the club looks for around €10M to let go of the German international and Benfica looks set to meet their price demands to make the move possible.

Gosens will turn 30 years old next month and joined Berlin last summer from Inter Milan, but the move did not pan out, as although Gosens' scored seven goals while providing four helpers across 37 games, the Berlin side had a miserable season and barely avoided relegation after competing in the Champions League for the first time. 

Gosens is looking for a move to a more competitive club, something that he does not feel Berlin will have in 2024-25 and Benfica is looking to give Roger Schmidt an option at left back for the upcoming season, something they sorely lacked during this past campaign. 

Benfica will look to close an agreement with Berlin shortly as they continue to strengthen their squad for 2024-25 as they prepare to recapture the league title and present a stronger squad in the Champions League.