Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof is reportedly keen on sealing a Bosman move to his former club, SL Benfica, in the summer transfer window.
According to a report by Record, as relayed by Sport Witness, Victor Lindelof will likely leave Manchester United as a free agent in the summer transfer window. The Swedish international has decided his preferred destination, and he wants to return to Primeira Liga club SL Benfica in a Bosman move.
Victor Lindelof and his Manchester United journey
Victor Lindelof has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Manchester United from SL Benfica in a deal worth £31 million in July 2017. The Swede has been a backup player for the Red Devils in the last few seasons. However, there were periods when he was the undisputed first-choice centre-back for the Premier League heavyweights.
Fitness issues have also plagued the 30-year-old in the last few seasons. However, Lindelof has been among the last choices to start games whenever he is fit and available. The experienced defender has not even managed 500 minutes of game time across 11 appearances in all competitions thus far this term.
Meanwhile, Lindelof’s long association with Manchester United will end in the coming months, as he has entered the final six months of his contract. The Red Devils have not offered the Swedish international a new deal, and he will likely depart from Old Trafford as a free agent in the summer transfer window.
What next?
Victor Lindelof does not have a shortage of suitors pursuing his signature, with recent reports linking him with well-known clubs like Everton, Newcastle United, and West Ham United. However, the veteran Manchester United centre-back has decided his preferred destination heading into the summer transfer window.
The 30-year-old Swede is eager to return to SL Benfica in a Bosman move in the summer transfer window. The Primeira Liga giants can do with a centre-back ahead of the 2025/26 season amid Tomas Araujo’s links with Premier League bigwigs. So, Lindelof is an option worth considering as he approaches the final months of his contract with Manchester United.
In addition, the Swedish international should take no time to settle down at the Portuguese club, considering his experience with the club. The Manchester United veteran will also bring a wealth of experience with him, making him an attractive option for Benfica.
