Palmeiras 
Man Utd 
CONFIRMED: Richard Ríos signs for Benfica.
Benfica beats Man Utd to sign Richard Ríos. Palmeiras accepts their €27M offer for the defensive midfielder, ending the rumour of Richard Ríos moving to Man Utd.
CONFIRMED: Richard Ríos signs for Benfica
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Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Richard Ríos's transfer to Man Utd, as reports suggest a 79% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- Man Utd has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Richard Ríos.
- Man Utd has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Richard Ríos (26).
- Man Utd has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Richard Ríos.
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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Few direct competitors for position (Kobbie Mainoo)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Bruno Fernandes , Kobbie Mainoo)
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Kobbie Mainoo)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes )
Dharmesh Sheth (@skysports_sheth) on X
Manchester United have held initial talks with Monaco over midfielder Youssouf Fofana. United looking at several options – including Richard Rios, Sander Berge, Martin Zubimendi & Sofyan Amrabat. Interest retained in PSG’s Manuel Ugarte – but not at prices being quoted. #MUFC
Richard Ríos recebe contato do Manchester United para deixar o Palmeiras | Goal.com Brasil
Alviverde ainda não recebeu nenhum contato oficial pelo colombiano, mas promete fazer jogo duro por permanência; Milan também se interessa
Alternatives of Man Utd
| 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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69.2
79.7
|
Valentín Barco |
 Chelsea
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€45.2M |
|
69.2
85.1
|
Archie Gray |
 Tottenham
|
€50.3M |
|
69.1
69.8
|
Jon Moncayola |
 Osasuna
|
€7.1M |
|
69.1
70.8
|
Michel Adopo |
 Cagliari
|
€7.8M |
|
69.0
72.5
|
Matt O'Riley |
 Brighton
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€21.1M |
|
69.0
73.3
|
Nicolò Fagioli |
 Fiorentina
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€14.4M |
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69.0
69.0
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Florian Thauvin |
 Lens
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€3.8M |
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68.8
68.8
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Saša Lukić |
 Ipswich
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€8.1M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nicolò Tresoldi | 22-10-2026 | Report | |
| Ismaïla Sarr | 21-10-2026 | Report | |
| Wesley | 20-10-2026 | Report | |
| Josh King | 13-10-2026 | Report | |
| Myles Lewis-Skelly | 25-08-2026 | Report | |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | 11-08-2026 | Report | |
| Morgan Gibbs-White | 05-08-2026 | Report | |
| Francisco Conceição | 29-07-2026 | Report |
Richard Ríos
DM (C)
Skill: 65.7
Pot: 68.5
Team
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€15.1M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€13.6M – €16.6M
Who is Richard Ríos?
Richard Ríos (COL) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for Al-Ittihad. Richard Ríos is 26 years old (2000/06/02). His preferred foot is Right. His jersey number is 18. Richard Ríos has also been used as a ball winning midfielder and as a deep lying playmaker.
Richard Ríos's current transfer value is between €13.6M and €16.6M. His last transfer was from Benfica to Al-Ittihad in 2026. Al-Ittihad loaned Richard Ríos from Benfica for €4M.
Richard Ríos latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
