Benfica 
Napoli 
- 21 July
- 2K+ views
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Will Richard Ríos leave Benfica and join Napoli?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Napoli's pursuit of Richard Ríos reaches new heights. Numerous reports indicating a 83% probability of the defensive midfielder making the switch to his potential new club. Here is why.
- Napoli has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Richard Ríos (26).
- Napoli has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Richard Ríos.
- Richard Ríos is in a favorable situation regarding potential playing time, as there are only a limited number of direct competitors for his position within the current Napoli squad. This significantly increases his chances to prove himself and become a key player on the field.
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 (Stanislav Lobotka, Billy Gilmour)
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Missing star player in position on team
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Few better competitors for position (Scott McTominay, Stanislav Lobotka)
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Not many competitors with higher Potential (Scott McTominay, Stanislav Lobotka)
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Missing potential star player in position
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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More expensive than previously attracted players
Alternatives of Napoli
| 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
69.2
|
Hans Vanaken |
 Brugge
|
€3.8M |
|
69.2
71.5
|
Jens Odgaard |
 Bologna
|
€13.2M |
|
69.2
70.3
|
Michel Aebischer |
 Pisa
|
€3.9M |
|
69.2
69.5
|
Ruben Loftus-Cheek |
 Milan
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€6.9M |
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69.2
70.9
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Tommaso Pobega |
Bologna
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€9.4M |
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69.2
82.9
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Mateus Fernandes |
 Tottenham
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€31.8M |
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69.2
73.2
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Antonio Blanco |
 Alaves
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€9.7M |
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69.2
69.2
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Jack Harrison |
 Leeds Utd
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€11.7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anatoliy Trubin | 17-07-2026 | Report | |
| António Silva | 15-07-2026 | Report | |
| Andreas Schjelderup | 14-07-2026 | Report | |
| Samuel Dahl | 03-04-2026 | Report | |
| Riccardo Calafiori | 16-03-2026 | Report | |
| Crysencio Summerville | 09-03-2026 | Report | |
| Raheem Sterling | 30-01-2026 | Report | |
| Harry Maguire | 16-01-2026 | Report |
Richard Ríos
DM, M (C)
Skill: 65.9
Pot: 68.8
Team
Benfica
Benfica
Contracted Until
30 Jun 30
ETV
€20.3M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€18.2M – €22.3M
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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 26 years old (2000/06/02) and he is 185cm 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 €18.2M and €22.3M. 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.
