Riqui Puig is thought to be looking for a new club ahead of the 2022-23 season but rumors he could head to Portugal to play for Benfica have been played down.
It’s been claimed that Benfica would be Puig’s “favorite destination” if he were to leave the Camp Nou but the feeling doesn’t appear to be mutual.
Mundo Deportivo are reporting the word from Portugal is that a Benfica move for Puig is unrealistic and he’s not in the club’s plans for next season.
Benfica coach Roger Schmidt is thought to be an admirer of the Barca youngster, and apparently tried to sign him previously for PSV but the move broke down.