Palmeiras 
Man Utd 
- 14 December
- 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 (Scott McTominay, Bruno Fernandes )
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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, Scott McTominay)
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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68.7
75.1
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Johnny Cardoso |
 Atlético Madrid
|
€26.3M |
|
68.7
75.9
|
Eric Martel |
 Koln
|
€9.2M |
|
68.7
73.4
|
Oliver Skipp |
 Leicester
|
€9.2M |
|
68.7
71.0
|
Pol Lozano |
 Espanyol
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€5.5M |
|
68.7
73.9
|
Beñat Prados |
 Athletic
|
€19.3M |
|
68.7
73.8
|
Jesper Lindstrøm |
 VfL Wolfsburg
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€13.7M |
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68.5
76.7
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Fabio Miretti |
 Juventus
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€17.9M |
|
68.4
68.4
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Lucas Romero |
 Cruzeiro
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€2.1M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Affengruber | 10-12-2025 | Report | |
| Nilson Angulo | 08-12-2025 | Report | |
| Christos Mouzakitis | 03-12-2025 | Report | |
| Assan Ouédraogo | 27-11-2025 | Report | |
| João Gomes | 19-11-2025 | Report | |
| Scott McTominay | 12-11-2025 | Report | |
| Kennet Eichhorn | 12-11-2025 | Report | |
| Ayyoub Bouaddi | 15-09-2025 | Report |
Richard Ríos
DM, M (C)
Skill: 65.5
Pot: 67.5
Team
Benfica
Benfica
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€22.5M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€20.2M – €24.7M
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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 deep lying playmaker and as a ball winning midfielder.
Richard Ríos's current transfer value is between €20.2M and €24.7M. 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.
