Transfer veto! Rúben Amorim blocks Benfica's swoop for Pervis Estupiñán

Rúben Amorim has stepped in decisively to thwart a major transfer swoop by Benfica.

Details: According to transfer insider Ekrem Konur, Rúben Amorim actively intervened to block the transfer of left-back Pervis Estupiñán to Benfica. The Lisbon giants made several determined attempts to secure the 28-year-old Ecuadorian defender from AC Milan, but every push was categorically halted.

Despite having limited playing time in Italy with the Rossoneri, Estupiñán was heavily targeted to strengthen the Portuguese side's wide defensive department. However, the persistent roadblocks forced Benfica's leadership to abandon their pursuit.

Faced with the collapsed operation, club president Rui Costa and head coach Marco Silva turned to their contingency plans, successfully completing the signing of Souffian El Karouani instead to bolster their left flank.

It is worth noting that according to Transfermarkt, the 28-year-old Ecuadorian left-back's current market value stands at €15 million.

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