Palmeiras 
Man Utd 
- 21 July
- 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
Closed
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.
- Potential star player in position on team
- Comparable age to previously attracted players
- Comparable potential to previously attracted players
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
-
Comparable age to previously attracted players
-
Comparable potential to previously attracted players
-
Few direct competitors for position (Kobbie Mainoo, Christian Eriksen)
-
Missing star player in position on team
-
Few better competitors for position (Bruno Fernandes, Scott McTominay)
-
Comparable value to previously attracted players
-
Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
-
Potential star player in position on team (Kobbie Mainoo, Christian Eriksen)
-
Some potentially better competitors for position (Kobbie Mainoo, Bruno Fernandes)
Dharmesh Sheth (@skysports_sheth) on X
https://x.com - EnglishManchester 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
https://www.goal.com - EnglishAlviverde 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. |
|
|
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
|
€6.9M |
|
69.2
70.9
|
Tommaso Pobega |
Bologna
|
€9.4M |
|
69.2
82.9
|
Mateus Fernandes |
 Tottenham
|
€31.8M |
|
69.2
73.2
|
Antonio Blanco |
 Alaves
|
€9.7M |
|
69.2
69.2
|
Jack Harrison |
 Leeds Utd
|
€11.7M |
Other interesting rumors
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ismaïla Sarr | 21-07-2026 | Report | |
| Hugo Larsson | 18-07-2026 | Report | |
| João Gomes | 13-07-2026 | Report | |
| Felix Nmecha | 08-07-2026 | Report | |
| Aurélien Tchouaméni | 06-07-2026 | Report | |
| Carlos Baleba | 06-07-2026 | Report | |
| Mateus Fernandes | 27-06-2026 | Report | |
| Shea Charles | 22-05-2026 | Report |
Richard Ríos
DM, M (C)
Skill: 65.9
Pot: 68.8
Team
Benfica
Benfica
Contract Until
29 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
Latest Richard Ríos Transfer News
- 21 July
- 100+ views
Man Utd interest in World Cup sensation confirmed - but there's a catch
- 21 July
- 100+ views
Bruno Guimaraes-to-Arsenal remains ON as official move finally made
- 21 July
- 100+ views
Spanish football chief calls for Infantino to resign: 'FIFA is destroying football!'
- 21 July
- 100+ views
The top goalscorers in the history of the World Cup as new leader emerges
Latest Soccer Transfer News
Done Deals: Chelsea sign Rogers and every official completed transfer around Europe today
Man Utd interest in World Cup sensation confirmed - but there's a catch
Bruno Guimaraes-to-Arsenal remains ON as official move finally made
Spanish football chief calls for Infantino to resign: 'FIFA is destroying football!'
The top goalscorers in the history of the World Cup as new leader emerges
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.
