Palmeiras 
Man Utd 
- 22 February
- 100+ views
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 (25).
- 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, Christian Eriksen)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay)
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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, Christian Eriksen)
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Some potentially better competitors for position (Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes)
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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69.7
69.8
|
Ryan Yates |
 N. Forest
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€14.3M |
|
69.7
69.7
|
Saúl Ñíguez |
 Flamengo
|
€2M |
|
69.7
69.7
|
Mauro Arambarri |
 Getafe
|
€12.8M |
|
69.7
69.8
|
Jack Harrison |
 Fiorentina
|
€16.2M |
|
69.7
69.9
|
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall |
 Everton
|
€29.6M |
|
69.7
69.7
|
Denis Zakaria |
 Monaco
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€32.4M |
|
69.7
72.4
|
Patrick Osterhage |
 SC Freiburg
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€9.5M |
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69.6
69.7
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Ellyes Skhiri |
 E. Frankfurt
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€5.9M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexis Mac Allister | 18-02-2026 | Report | |
| Sandro Tonali | 04-02-2026 | Report | |
| Adam Wharton | 04-02-2026 | Report | |
| Ruben Loftus-Cheek | 23-01-2026 | Report | |
| Hayden Hackney | 16-01-2026 | Report | |
| Manu Koné | 29-12-2025 | Report | |
| James Garner | 27-12-2025 | Report | |
| Christ Inao Oulaï | 17-12-2025 | Report |
Richard Ríos
DM, M (C)
Skill: 66.3
Pot: 67.7
Team
Benfica
Benfica
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€22.6M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€20.4M – €24.9M
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Who is Richard Ríos?
Richard Ríos (COL) is a a box to box midfielder and currently plays for Benfica. Richard Ríos is 25 years old (2000/06/02) and he is 187cm tall. 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 €20.4M and €24.9M. His last transfer was from Palmeiras to Benfica in 2025. Benfica paid Palmeiras €27M for Richard Ríos.
Richard Ríos latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
