Victor Lindelöf’s eight-year tenure at Manchester United is anticipated to conclude at the end of this season.
The Swedish international joined Old Trafford from Benfica in 2017, with his contract set to expire in June.
He is featured on the front page of today’s Record, indicating his desire to return to Benfica.
The centre-back previously spent five years at the Portuguese club before making the move to the Red Devils. He is open to the prospect of rejoining the Estádio da Luz as a free agent during the summer transfer window.
Lindelöf has not been a regular feature for the Premier League side this season, partly due to two injuries. He has accumulated over 400 minutes of play, with only two minutes in league matches since Ruben Amorim took over in November.
According to Record, the 30-year-old frequently travels to Portugal and believes the time is right for his return to Benfica this summer.
Bruno Lage, the manager of the Eagles, currently has Nicolás Otamendi, Tomás Araújo, António Silva, and Adrian Bajrami as his four centre-backs.
The 37-year-old Argentine’s contract is set to expire in June, and he may join River Plate on a free transfer. The situations of Araújo and Silva also require clarification, as they are being monitored by other clubs for the upcoming window.
Given these circumstances, it may be advantageous for Benfica to consider welcoming Lindelöf back to the club.