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Vangelis Pavlidis transfer saga and scoring form

Overview

By 7 August, Fenerbahçe had offered €40–45 million for Vangelis Pavlidis, remaining significantly below Benfica’s €70 million asking price. The striker’s contract includes a €100 million release clause and a provision preventing him from playing in European competition for another club during the same season.

On 12 August, Pavlidis scored in Benfica’s Portuguese league opener, a 2–2 draw against Académico Viseu. Despite the goal, transfer negotiations persist. Turkish media reports suggest Fenerbahçe has prioritized Pavlidis over Romelu Lukaku, with some claims indicating the player has given his consent to the move. However, a major impasse remains as Benfica considers the striker essential and insists on the full release clause being met. In anticipation of a potential departure, Benfica is reportedly monitoring 21-year-old Belgian striker Lucas Stassin from Sint-Étienne.

Pavlidis has since maintained prolific form. Following a penalty conversion in a 3–0 Europa League playoff win over Hearts, he scored a hat-trick during a 7–0 Portuguese League victory against Casa Pia, bringing his total to nine goals in five appearances. This performance led to reports that Benfica rejected a significant offer from Fenerbahçe, though interest from clubs like Barcelona continues.

By 31 August, Pavlidis reached 11 goals in seven appearances across all competitions after scoring the opener in a 2–1 victory over Estoril. This scoring run has contributed to a strong start for Benfica, who have scored 22 goals in their first six official matches, surpassing their 1989-90 season performance.

Entities

Vangelis Pavlidis · S.L. Benfica · Marco Silva · Benfica · Sport Lisboa e Benfica

Claims

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Timeline

  1. 23 days ago

    [SPORTS] 6 sources
    Vangelis Pavlidis leads Benfica to 2-1 victory over Estoril

    Vangelis Pavlidis scored his 11th goal of the season as Benfica defeated Estoril 2-1 in the Primeira Liga, maintaining a high-scoring start to the campaign.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Vangelis Pavlidis scores hat-trick in Benfica's 7-0 win

    Benfica striker Vangelis Pavlidis scored a rapid seven-minute hat-trick in a 7-0 win over Casa Pia, bringing his total to nine goals in 19 days across all competitions.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Vangelis Pavlidis scores for Benfica amid Fenerbahçe transfer interest

    Vangelis Pavlidis scored in Benfica's league opener amid reports that Fenerbahçe is pursuing the striker, though his release clause remains a major financial obstacle.

  4. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Fenerbahçe pursues Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis from Benfica

    Fenerbahçe is negotiating with Benfica to sign Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis, with offers around €40‑45 million against a €70 million ask; the deal is complicated by a €100 million release clause and UEFA cup

  5. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Vangelis Pavlidis scores again for Benfica, sparking transfer interest

    Vangelis Pavlidis scored a penalty in Benfica's 3‑0 Europa League win over Hearts, continuing his 22‑goal season and prompting interest from Real Madrid, Juventus and Atletico Madrid.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 11 sources
    Benfica rejects Fenerbahçe’s €40‑50 million bid for striker Vangelis Pavlidis

    Benfica refused Fenerbahçe’s €40‑50 million offer for Vangelis Pavlidis, demanding about €70 million and citing a €100 million release clause; the Greek striker remains a key player for the Portuguese club.

  7. about 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Vangelis Pavlidis draws €40‑50 million interest from FC Barcelona

    Barcelona are interested in Greek striker Vangelis Pavlidis, valuing him at €40‑50 million as Benfica consider a sale.

Sources

biskotto.gr · epiruspost.gr · ertnews.gr · filathlos.gr · gazzetta.gr · gerhart-hauptmann-gesellschaft.de · gipedo.politis.com.cy · guvengazetesi.com.tr · haberts.com · haschcon.com · hellenicshippingnews.com · iefimerida.gr · kingbet.net · m.takvim.com.tr · metrosport.gr · newsbeast.gr · novasports.gr · ortadogugazetesi.com · ota.fi · paok24.com · protothema.gr · sportal.gr · sportime.gr · sportlive.gr · tanea.gr · tgrthaber.com · tokarfi.gr · voetbalprimeur.nl · ygeia.tanea.gr

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