Benfica sets a price of 40 million for Trubin, and Shakhtar receives 40%.

The future of [Anatoliy Trubin](https://apitofinal.pt/nacional/trubin-e-intocavel-os-reforcos-ideais-para-o-plantel-de-marco-silva/) at Benfica is more uncertain than ever: the club’s SAD has already set the selling price for the Ukrainian goalkeeper and is preparing for a scorching summer in the transfer market. The Ukrainian international, who has stood out this season at the Estádio da Luz, has been put on display with a price tag of 40 million euros, but there is a detail that complicates the calculations: Shakhtar Donetsk will be entitled to 40 percent of any profit from a future transfer.

The administration led by Rui Costa is considering all options to maximize the financial return on a potential departure of Trubin, whose performance has attracted the interest of several European giants. Benfica, aware of the growing interest from clubs in the Premier League and the Bundesliga, does not intend to part with its starter for less than the established value. However, any deal requires precise calculations, as Shakhtar Donetsk, the club from which Trubin was signed, secured a significant share of the profits from any future sale, further complicating negotiations and demanding negotiation expertise from the Eagles’ side.

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The impact of this decision is colossal for Benfica’s planning for the next season, especially at a time when the club is seeking to balance its finances and strengthen the squad to compete on all fronts, both nationally and internationally. Trubin, who is just 22 years old, arrived at Luz at the beginning of the season and quickly became a key player in goal, delivering high-level performances and securing precious points. An eventual departure would require the SAD to act quickly in the market to secure a suitable replacement while also looking to optimize financial gains, something crucial for complying with UEFA’s financial fair play regulations.

In a recent interview with the Ukrainian press, Trubin did not hide his ambition to make the leap to a top-tier championship: “Benfica was an important step in my career, but all players dream of playing in the best leagues in the world,” said the goalkeeper, making it clear that a transfer is not out of his plans. Sources close to the SAD confirmed that, despite the desire to keep the player, “no one is untouchable when an irresistible offer comes in,” emphasizing the delicate balance between sporting ambitions and the need to generate revenue.

Benfica fans are divided between confidence in the club’s project and the fear of losing one of the best goalkeepers in recent years, especially as the percentage in favor of Shakhtar Donetsk reduces the potential financial return. The sporting director, in an informal conversation with journalists after the last league match, reinforced the idea that “Benfica is prepared for any scenario, but will only let Trubin go under conditions that are advantageous for the club.” This uncompromising stance reveals the importance of the Trubin dossier for Benfica’s strategy during this transfer window.

With the transfer market set to officially open, an authentic behind-the-scenes battle is expected between interested clubs and the Benfica SAD, which will try to push the sale price to the limit, even with the inevitable cut for Shakhtar. Trubin’s future promises to be one of the hot topics of the summer, with a direct impact on Benfica’s goalkeeping situation and the club’s finances. Should the sale go through, Benfica will need to act quickly to secure a new number one and keep their sporting ambitions for 2024/25 intact, while also seeking to reinvent themselves financially in a context of great demand and competitiveness.

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