Fabio keen on Benfica move

Boro ace keen on move

By Francisco Acedo   Last updated: 20th August 2007

Fabio keen on Benfica move

Rochemback: Keen on move

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Middlesbrough midfielder Fabio Rochemback is open to a move to Benfica.

Benfica are keen to sign the Brazilian international and they see him as an ideal replacement for Manuel Fernandes.

Reports in Portugal claim Benfica have made their interest in Rochemback known and the player has welcomed their overtures.

Benfica are now ready to hold talks with Middlesbrough to try and thrash out a deal to bring Rochemback to the Estadio da Luz.

Flattered

Rochemback's agent and father Juarez Rochemback admitted his son was flattered by Benfica's interest.

"We are interested in this subject," Rochemback Snr told O Jogo.

"Fabio's desire is to play in Benfica and I do not believe there is any problem between Middlesbrough and Benfica for a deal.

"Now the decision is from the English.

Desire
"My son has received this offer with enthusiasm because he desires to play in a big club like Benfica.

"He has played for their rivals Sporting, but he is professional and is able to triumph in any club.

"Also it is very important that he knows coach Fernando Santos."