Rarely has a negotiation between two teams for the transfer of a footballer had a third party so in suspense. But that is the reality. Malaga is following the talks between Benfica and Sporting de Braga about the transfer of Ricardo Horta with palpitating emotion because if it happens, they can get a good financial pinch.
The Lisbon newspaper Record has reported that Benfica has increased its proposal from 10 to 12 million euros in a personal effort by its sports director, the famous Rui Costa, to get this footballer who has exploded as one of the great talents of football Portuguese. But Antonio Salvador, president of this team from the north of Portugal, insists that refers to its termination clause, 30 million euros.
In 2014, Málaga acquired 25% of Ricardo Horta’s pass and his federative rights after a tough negotiation with Vitoria de Setúbal and Gestifute, the agency of representative Jorge Mendes. He signed for five seasons. Mario Husillos, then sports director, said that this player “would lift the public from their seats.” Right-handed, he plays better down the left wing. in the Malaga Javier Grace It did not have the expected prominence. A fan and member of Benfica, Horta went to Braga after a bareback exchange for 10% of Juankar’s pass. Malaga kept 15% of his property.
Some time later, the aforementioned Récord newspaper revealed that Málaga could collect 67% of a possible transfer if the offer exceeded five million euros. Braga accused Benfica of intoxicating Málaga to force the machinery of its sale.
The point is that Horta, a good winger who at the age of 19 showed more than enough ways when he arrived at La Rosaleda has exploded into a coveted figure. An unexpected and possible source of income that can greatly change your plans for next season after the disastrous year that ended with the cheapest salvation since the Second Division was established in 1998 with 22 teams. Only 45 points.