Key Takeaways:
- Benfica will acquire Georgiy Sudakov from Shakhtar for a club-record €30 million
- The Ukrainian international will soon turn 23 and is set to become the most expensive signing in Benfica’s history
- Sudakov contributed 13 goals and 4 assists in last season’s Ukrainian league
Transfer Overview
Benfica are on the verge of completing the acquisition of midfielder Georgiy Sudakov from Shakhtar Donetsk for a club-record fee of €30 million, sources have told SportingPedia. The Ukrainian international, who will celebrate his 23rd birthday in two days, is expected to finalise his transfer to the Portuguese side imminently. In addition to the transfer sum, Shakhtar will secure a percentage of any future sale of the player.
Georgiy Sudakov, o novo jogador do Benfica.
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Breaking the Club Transfer Record
This looming deal will set a new benchmark for the Lisbon outfit. Until now, Benfica’s highest outlay for a player was the €25 million plus an additional €4.7 million paid for Orkun Kökçü in 2023. The agreement with Shakhtar for Sudakov eclipses that previous expenditure, underlining the Eagles’ determination to strengthen their midfield options.
| Player | Previous Club | Transfer Fee (€ million) | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgiy Sudakov | Shakhtar Donetsk | 30 | 2025 |
| Orkun Kökçü | Feyenoord | 25 + 4.7 | 2023 |
Sudakov’s Recent Performance
In the most recent Ukrainian Premier League season, Sudakov made 25 appearances, finding the net on 13 occasions and providing 4 assists. On the international stage, he has represented Ukraine 28 times, scoring 3 goals.
