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Al-Ittihad raises Richard Ríos loan fee to €4M, covering full salary

Saudi club Al-Ittihad increased the loan fee for Colombian midfielder Richard Ríos to €4 million, covering his full salary.

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Fabrizio Romano reported that Saudi club Al-Ittihad agreed to pay a loan fee of €4 million to Benfica for the transfer of Colombian midfielder Richard Ríos. [1] Al-Ittihad will cover 100% of Richard Ríos' salary as part of the loan agreement with Benfica. [2] Richard Ríos will sign a one-year contract with Al-Ittihad, with the option to return to Benfica in June 2027 to evaluate his future. [3] The loan agreement does not include an option to buy, meaning Ríos will remain under contract with Benfica and must return after the loan period. [4] The transfer deal includes a fee of approximately 3 million euros and a significant salary increase for the player. [5] Other clubs including Besiktas, Roma, and Hull City were also in the running for Richard Ríos, but Al-Ittihad offered the best economic conditions to Benfica. [6] Ríos signed a contract with Benfica until June 30, 2030, with a release clause of 100 million euros. [7]
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  1. Fabrizio Romano reported that Saudi club Al-Ittihad agreed to pay a loan fee of €4 million to Benfica for the transfer of Colombian midfielder Richard Ríos. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  2. Al-Ittihad will cover 100% of Richard Ríos' salary as part of the loan agreement with Benfica. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  3. Richard Ríos will sign a one-year contract with Al-Ittihad, with the option to return to Benfica in June 2027 to evaluate his future. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  4. The loan agreement does not include an option to buy, meaning Ríos will remain under contract with Benfica and must return after the loan period. · Valora Analitik
  5. The transfer deal includes a fee of approximately 3 million euros and a significant salary increase for the player. · Valora Analitik
  6. Other clubs including Besiktas, Roma, and Hull City were also in the running for Richard Ríos, but Al-Ittihad offered the best economic conditions to Benfica. · Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo
  7. Ríos signed a contract with Benfica until June 30, 2030, with a release clause of 100 million euros. · Valora Analitik
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