Cavani leaves Uruguay with his sights set on Benfica

The Uruguayan forward Edinson cavani He left for Europe this Sunday and everything seems to indicate, according to local and European media, that his next destination will be Portugal to wear the Benfica shirt, one of those that has been in the bid for the 'Matador' in recent months.

The attacker spent a few minutes with the press before leaving for the old continent and said that so far “there is nothing.”

“There has been talk and there have been meetings, as with other teams as well, but there is nothing defined, so the day there is an agreement with a team they will know,” he said.

Similarly, he pointed out that Benfica is “a great team” that is always in European competitions and through which “many Uruguayans” have passed.

“How is it not going to be a team that attracts me and if there is the possibility and I have to go there enchanted with life”, he claimed.

Christian gonzalez, his physical trainer during the months that the scorer has been in Salto, his hometown, published this Sunday a farewell message for Cavani on the social network Instagram.

“Many successes, good trip, thanks for the opportunity and trust. A unique experience, to continue to shine 'Matador',” he wrote Gonzalez.

Cavani, who is free because he did not want to renew with Paris Saint Germain, He can return to Europe on Monday from his native country to close the operation, as some Portuguese media advanced this Saturday.

Despite not having to pay a termination clause, Benfica will have to make a significant outlay for the forward's salary, which will be committed for two or three years.

Similarly, the coach of the Benfica, Jorge Jesus, acknowledged that the signing of Cavani “is not easy” financially, but assured that the president of the Lisbon club is doing “everything” to achieve it.

The name of the Uruguayan, top scorer in the history of the PSG, where he played seven seasons, is one of the most frequently featured in the rumors of the European football market.

With the possible incorporation of Cavani, Benfica would add another signing with the arrival of the Belgian Jan Vertonghen, the German Luca Waldschmidt and the Brazilian Everton.