Benfica reach deal with Dortmund for Weigl
Portuguese champions Benfica have agreed a deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign German midfielder Julian Weigl for 20 million euros (17 million pounds), the clubs announced on Tuesday.
Weigl, 24, had been a permanent fixture in Dortmund’s midfield since his move from 1860 Munich in 2015, making 171 appearances for the club and winning the DFB Pokal in 2016-17 and the German Super Cup earlier this season.
“Julian approached us with this wish and we agreed – also because of his service to the club,” Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said in a statement. “We wish him all the best for the future.”
Dortmund said the deal is subject to a successful medical test, with Weigl expected to sign a contract in the coming days.
Benfica lead the Portuguese league standings with 39 points from 14 matches — four points ahead of second-placed Porto — and next play away at Vitoria Guimaraes on Saturday.
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