World Cup, Gonçalo Ramos: now he is worth 50 million for Benfica

CR7’s shadow is getting thinner and thinner. Now in the foreground is him, Gonçalo Ramos, born in Olhão, a characteristic seaside resort in the Algarve. Fernando Santos’ triplet player stole the eyes of the world in one night, rocking the throne of the Funchal star. But the feat of the Benfica striker against Switzerland is just the beginning of a new life. At 21 he has already carved out an important space for himself in his club with heavy goals both in the league and in the Champions League and now he becomes (together with the Argentine Enzo Fernandez) the flagship of the historic Portuguese club.

observers

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Naturally, observers from the best European clubs have discovered his qualities as a relentless scorer and the price has already risen fatally. Suffice it to say that before the World Cup, Benfica’s top management asked for 35 million euros for this well-built boy who made it all the way through the youth team before earning the title of Golden Boot in the Under 19 European Championship and that of top scorer in the Youth League edition ’19-20 in condominium with the Atalantino Piccoli. Football is at home in the family, given that dad Manuel was a professional footballer like uncle Miguel. Especially in recent times the father’s advice has become increasingly valuable: starting with the choice not to renew the mandate (expired in October) with the Idoloasis agency. That bond born in the Benfica B years is now close to him. And according to those close to him, he is in no hurry to find a successful advisor.

mendes

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Yet in Portugal there is a widespread rumor that it will be Jorge Mendes who will secure his signature. It would be a truly incredible plot given that Cristiano Ronaldo’s super agent is also closely following the delicate case of Rafael Leao these days and it would be truly sensational if he also secured the trust of the Ramos family. Without ever forgetting that his loyalists abound in the Portuguese national team: from Joao Felix to Pepe to continue with Cancelo, Rui Patricio, etc… If you hear the young striker’s bell, however, it’s early for new official ties. He rather he prefers to hear the new proposals before making a decision. The prospect of going all the way to the World Cup opens the door to hitherto unpredictable gains. If we are now talking about 50 million, with new goals, it would be logical to expect further increases. In the summer Benfica themselves sold Uruguayan international striker Darwin Nunez to Liverpool for €75m plus bonuses. And now Gonçalo is chasing the dream. Right now he earns 1.5 million net, with bonuses included. A trifle if you consider the figures now at stake: it is well understood, then, why the Ramos are the first to bid on the auction.