Al-Ittihad to Sign Luxembourg Midfielder Leonardo Barreiro from Benfica for €15 Million
Saudi club Al-Ittihad is close to signing Luxembourg international midfielder Leonardo Barreiro from Benfica for a €15 million fee with flexible payment terms, according to Saudi Sports TV. The 26-year-old, considered one of Luxembourg's top players, began his career at Racing Union before moving to Mainz's youth system in 2016. He made 141 Bundesliga appearances for Mainz, scoring 11 goals, before joining Benfica on a free transfer in 2024. At Benfica, he made 58 appearances across all competitions, scoring 6 goals and providing 6 assists, winning the league title and playing in the Champions League and Club World Cup. Barreiro has 73 caps for Luxembourg since 2018, scoring 2 goals. The transfer is expected to be finalized in the coming days, with a four-year contract awaiting him.
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