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]