Palmeiras 
Man Utd 
- 6 September
- 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.
- Potential star player in position on team
- Comparable age to previously attracted players
- Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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 )
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. |
|
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69.2
77.6
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Fabio Miretti |
 Besiktas
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€13.8M |
|
69.2
74.1
|
Nicolò Fagioli |
 Fiorentina
|
€12.2M |
|
69.2
70.9
|
Tommaso Pobega |
 Bologna
|
€6.8M |
|
69.2
69.2
|
Rolando Mandragora |
 Torino
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€5.6M |
|
69.1
69.1
|
Hans Vanaken |
 Brugge
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€2.4M |
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69.1
70.4
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Benjamin André |
 Lille
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€2.2M |
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69.0
69.3
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Ander Guevara |
 Alaves
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€1.5M |
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68.7
70.6
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Pol Lozano |
 Espanyol
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€3.7M |
Other interesting rumors
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Ismaïla Sarr | 21-07-2026 | Report | |
| Hugo Larsson | 18-07-2026 | Report | |
| João Gomes | 13-07-2026 | Report | |
| Felix Nmecha | 08-07-2026 | Report |
Richard Ríos
DM, M (C)
Skill: 65.9
Pot: 68.8
Team
Al-Ittihad
Al-Ittihad
Contract Until
29 Jun 30
ETV
€16.4M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€14.8M – €18M
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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) 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 €14.8M and €18M. 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.
