Palmeiras 
Benfica 
- 16 July
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CONFIRMED: Patrick de Paula signs for Botafogo.
Botafogo beats Benfica to sign Patrick de Paula. Palmeiras accepts their €6M offer for the midfielder, ending the rumour of Patrick de Paula moving to Benfica.
CONFIRMED: Patrick de Paula signs for Botafogo
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Patrick de Paula's transfer to Benfica, as reports suggest a 77% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Benfica has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Patrick de Paula.
- Benfica has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Patrick de Paula (25).
- Benfica has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Patrick de Paula.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Some direct competitors for position (Orkun Kökçü, João Mário)
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Orkun Kökçü, João Mário)
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Key player as direct competitor (Orkun Kökçü, João Mário)
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Many competitors with higher Potential (João Neves, Orkun Kökçü)
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Some better competitors for position (Orkun Kökçü, Florentino)
Galiotte confirma interesse do Benfica e de outros clubes em Patrick de Paula
Autor do gol de pênalti decisivo no título do Campeonato Paulista, o meio-campista Patrick de Paula é uma das principais promessas do Palmeiras. E o
Alternatives of Benfica
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
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60.3
60.4
|
Carlos Villalba |
 Talleres
|
€0.4M |
|
60.3
72.5
|
Levin Winkler |
 Luzern
|
€1.9M |
|
60.3
60.7
|
Mathias Villasanti |
 Gremio
|
€8.5M |
|
60.3
67.7
|
Merlin Röhl |
 SC Freiburg
|
€10.7M |
|
60.3
60.3
|
Laurent Abergel |
 Lorient
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€1.6M |
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60.3
63.4
|
Patrizio Masini |
 Genoa
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€7M |
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60.3
61.0
|
Krystian Bielik |
 Birmingham City
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€1.9M |
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60.3
64.8
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Doğucan Haspolat |
 Westerlo
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€5.1M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Ríos | 04-07-2025 | Report | |
| Joris Chotard | 18-08-2024 | Report | |
| Vangelis Pavlidis | 10-06-2024 | Report | |
| Mason Greenwood | 08-06-2024 | Report | |
| Luis Guilherme | 29-05-2024 | Report | |
| Estêvão Willian Almeida de Oliveira Gonçalves | 04-05-2024 | Report | |
| Álvaro Carreras | 01-05-2024 | Report | |
| Thalys | 08-04-2024 | Report |
Patrick de Paula
M, DM (C)
Skill: 57.5
Pot: 59.6
Team
Botafogo
Botafogo
Contracted Until
31 Dec 26
ETV
€2.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€2.1M – €3.1M
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Who is Patrick de Paula?
Patrick de Paula (BRA) is a a ball winning midfielder and currently plays for Botafogo. Patrick de Paula is 25 years old (1999/09/08) and he is 180cm tall. His preferred foot is Left. His jersey number is 8. Patrick de Paula has also been used as a holding midfielder, a box to box midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Patrick de Paula's current transfer value is between €2.1M and €3.1M. His last transfer was from Botafogo to Criciuma in 2024. Criciuma loaned Patrick de Paula for free from Botafogo.
Patrick de Paula latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
