Benfica revives chase for Algerian striker Mohamed Amoura
Algerian forward Mohamed Amoura is set to undergo his medical at Benfica on Thursday, a year after initial talks collapsed. An exclusive report from Voetbalkrant says the striker’s move from Wolfsburg could be finalised pending a clean bill of health, though contract length remains undisclosed.
Should the examinations reveal no issues, the permanent transfer from Wolfsburg is expected to be completed shortly after the medical. The duration of Amoura’s future contract with Benfica has not yet been disclosed.
Benfica had already attempted to recruit the striker last season, but the deal fell through when Wolfsburg insisted on a fixed €40 million fee while the Portuguese club proposed a structure with several bonuses. The financial gap proved insurmountable at the time, ending the first negotiation round.
After an unsuccessful search for Anis Hadj Moussa during the summer, Benfica re‑activated the Amoura file. The club’s renewed interest signals a strategic shift toward bolstering its attacking options.
Wolfsburg, now competing in Bundesliga 2, is keen to offload the Algerian forward to rebalance its accounts. The German side does not intend to retain a player whose ambitions lie in top‑flight football and plans to rebuild a squad focused on promotion.
Amoura views a move to Benfica as an opportunity to continue his development while experiencing a new league. He believes the Portuguese champions can provide the platform he needs to progress further.
Union Saint‑Gilloise will monitor the transaction closely. The Belgian club originally signed Amoura for roughly €4 million, later sold him to Wolfsburg for about €15 million, and secured a 15 % clause on any future profit, meaning a new bonus could be triggered by the Benfica deal.
The juxtaposition of last year’s dead‑end and today’s imminent medical underscores Benfica’s determination to secure the striker despite earlier financial hurdles, while Wolfsburg’s willingness to let him leave highlights their shift in priorities. If all goes well, Amoura could join the Lisbon side within days, completing a transfer that began with a missed appointment.