Rumoured Lazar Markovic

[Pizy 18,368]

He was one of Serbia's best player against Belgium the other day. Nice pace and technical ability.

It's nice that he's going to a top side on loan like Benfica rather than Vitesse or some Championship side. That should do him wonders.

[magic weeds 446]

This a very good deal for both CFC and Benfica.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Lol any chance Chels might consider announcing this?

LOL don't get your hopes.

Signing Lazar and loaning to Benfica is actually some pretty good business by the board. I wonder how much we paid for him though. Would be disappointed if we paid more than 10-12m.

[Jype 6,398]

Nice, been keeping an eye out for this guy a while now and he's been impressive. A bit raw, but definitely bags of potential and two years on loan at a top club like Benfica would really do him a lot of good. Wasn't keen on him going there permanently if the plan was for us to eventually buy him once he's ready because we all know how hard it is to negotiate with the Portuguese top clubs but a loan would be perfect.

Maybe something for Jose to announce in a couple of hours? The way this Partizan president spoke about it everything seems done and dusted already.

[Reddish-Blue 2,347]

Sounds like a great deal. Bring in a talented prospect, loan him out to a solid footballing club..where he should be able to settle in with his Serbian friends and then bring him back when he's ready.

If this kid fulfils his potential, we'll have a solid RW option in the coming years.

[sainttourist 68]

Great business if it is true!

With every year am more and more admire Emelano and board work. Keep it up! Now lets add for a current squad.

[Christo191 173]

Maybe this deal has something to do with matic returning.

let's just hope so!

[Fernando 6,456]

I just heard about this.

Amazing business if true.

The board realized how good matic has done since we let him go, and Benfica likes to place nice.

So great deal again by emanolo and company.

[Severinb 309]

Great deal and of course chelsea are not saying anything!

[The only place to be 11,313]

Fantastic bit of business as others have said. Not only is it good to get a young player with potential and then blood him but it's also fantastic to build these relationships with clubs in other countries. Of course we have the Vitesse link-up but it's also important to have these good links with clubs like Atletico and now Benfica which are mutually beneficial, bearing in mind we have sent about £40 million their way when we signed Luiz and Rami.

[GermanBlue 82]

Just read this. I really like this deal, although he'll probably be a back-up for Salvio first, if he isn't on his way out. Are Matic or Garay involved in this deal as a few guys presume? No one knows.

[Ainsley Harriott 2,732]

Dafuq? abola says he's signed for 5 years with Benfica

[Bacika 188]

Dafuq? abola says he's signed for 5 years with Benfica

Here is their official site...

http://aovivo.slbenfica.pt/Noticias/DetalhedeNoticia/tabid/790/ArticleId/30008/language/pt-PT/Lazar-Markovic-contratado-pelo-SL-Benfica-por-cinco-temporadas.aspx

Says he signed 5 year contract with Benfica...

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Lmao, so much for Chelsea singing him first. Another bites the dust.. Probably better for his career anyway.

[pachman40 357]

The only mention of Chelsea was that quote attributed to the Partizan president. In Portugal all the news sources including Benfica's official website says 5 year contract. Rumored value is 10M euros. I don't know what they're saying elsewhere, just saying abola, record, ojogo, etc... all describe it as a straight purchase by Benfica, not a loan.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

Serbian international striker

Lazar Markovic Signed by SL Benfica for five seasons

http://aovivo.slbenfica.pt/Noticias/DetalhedeNoticia/tabid/790/ArticleId/30008

[edenhazard17 281]

Lol, what happened here? he has signed for Benfica?

[nono 791]

he he he