Transfer news·Monza·Updated 27 JulRumoured

Gustavo Varela closing in on Monza move

Gustavo Varela→Monza

90%

Will it happen

100%

Credibility

€3.5M

Reported fee

Reports

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Gustavo Varela

Center Forward · Portugal · 21 yrs

64.9

Rating

29.8

Season

22.3

Value

This season

Apps

Goals

Assists

ClubGIL Vicente→LeaguePrimeira Liga→

A Gustavo Varela move to Monza is gathering pace — 5 reports describe concrete progress (fee, terms or medical).
The reporting is well-sourced (100% credibility), led by AC Monza (official club announcement), putting it at roughly 90% to complete.

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What the reports say

Fee reported: €3.5m (including bonuses)Fee reported: €2.0m immediate, rising to €3.5m (per article: €2m upfront, up to €3.5m with add-ons); Benfica keep 20% sell-onFee reported: €2m immediate, up to €3.5m with add‑ons (as reported)Fee reported: €2.0m plus up to €1.5m in add-ons (reported)5 of 9 cite concrete progress6 cite a named / official source

Monza announce Gustavo Varela as a new player, signing him from Benfica on a contract until 30 June 2030. — AC Monza (official club announcement)
Monza have closed the Gustavo Varela operation — parties are exchanging documents and the striker (from Benfica) is set to join Monza. — Sky Sport (sport.sky.it) — 'Monza, Varela e Mangas in arrivo dal Portogallo: le news di calciomercato'
Doppio colpo portoghese per il Monza: Varela (dal Benfica) in arrivo, con lo scambio di documenti già in corso (trasferimento a titolo definitivo). — GianlucaDiMarzio.com (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Mercado: Gustavo Varela fechado no Monza; Benfica keeps percentage of future sale — Monza have agreed the transfer and Varela will sign a five-year deal. — A Bola — 'Mercado: Gustavo Varela fechado no Monza, Benfica segura percentagem do passe'

Squad depthScout's view · Centre-forward

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6533.8%

Rating

30422.8%

Season

22.3

Value index

6g 3a

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Gustavo Varela is a 21-year-old centre-forward at GIL Vicente, rated 64.9 overall by Field Insider's model, ranking 30th of 317 on scout potential in the Primeira Liga and 470th of 2878 U-23 players tracked. A young player, he has been a rotation option this season (49.8% of available minutes). He brings 0.53 goal contributions per 90 (0.36 goals, 0.18 assists). Below: strengths, watch-points, market-value outlook and the latest transfer news on Varela.

The fitAt Monza (Serie B, tier 2), his Rating of 65 would rank 1st of 38 in the current squad (squad average 47) — against a reported fee of €3.5M.

The report at a glance

Gustavo Varela closing in on Monza move — Field Insider report card

9 Reports

AAC Monza (official club announcement)
Named sourceTrusted 95%
Monza announce Gustavo Varela as a new player, signing him from Benfica on a contract until 30 June 2030.
Monza announce Gustavo Varela as a new player, signing him from Benfica on a contract until 30 June 2030.
27 JulRead full article →
SSky Sport (sport.sky.it) — 'Monza, Varela e Mangas in arrivo dal Portogallo: le news di calciomercato'
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 85%
Monza have closed the Gustavo Varela operation — parties are exchanging documents and the striker (from Benfica) is set to join Monza.
Monza have closed the Gustavo Varela operation — parties are exchanging documents and the striker (from Benfica) is set to join Monza.
22 JulRead full article →
GGianlucaDiMarzio.com (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Trusted 85%
Doppio colpo portoghese per il Monza: Varela (dal Benfica) in arrivo, con lo scambio di documenti già in corso (trasferimento a titolo definitivo).
Doppio colpo portoghese per il Monza: Varela (dal Benfica) in arrivo, con lo scambio di documenti già in corso (trasferimento a titolo definitivo).
22 JulRead full article →
AA Bola — 'Mercado: Gustavo Varela fechado no Monza, Benfica segura percentagem do passe'
ConcreteNamed sourceTrusted 75%
Mercado: Gustavo Varela fechado no Monza; Benfica keeps percentage of future sale — Monza have agreed the transfer and Varela will sign a five-year deal.
Mercado: Gustavo Varela fechado no Monza; Benfica keeps percentage of future sale — Monza have agreed the transfer and Varela will sign a five-year deal.
24 JulRead full article →
RRecord.pt — 'Mercado a mexer: siga todos os rumores e confirmações' (contains item reporting 'Gustavo Varela ruma ao Monza')
Trusted 75%
Portuguese outlet Record lists Varela as heading to Monza, noting the deal and quoting Italian media that Benfica will receive immediate payment with add‑ons possible.
Portuguese outlet Record lists Varela as heading to Monza, noting the deal and quoting Italian media that Benfica will receive immediate payment with add‑ons possible.
23 JulRead full article →
GGianluca Di Marzio
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 51%
Monza have closed (documents exchange) and expect Gustavo Varela to arrive for medicals and sign — five-year deal reported (~€3.5m including bonuses); operation from Benfica being finalised.
Monza have closed (documents exchange) and expect Gustavo Varela to arrive for medicals and sign — five-year deal reported (~€3.5m including bonuses); operation from Benfica being finalised.
26 JulRead full article →
YYahoo Sports (Canada) — 'Done Deal: Monza agreement for Benfica striker Varela at €2m plus bonus'
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Done deal: Monza agreement for Benfica striker Varela reported as €2m plus up to €1.5m in add-ons (reports citing Sky Sport Italia / Di Marzio).
Done deal: Monza agreement for Benfica striker Varela reported as €2m plus up to €1.5m in add-ons (reports citing Sky Sport Italia / Di Marzio).
24 JulRead full article →
BBola na Rede — 'Ricardo Mangas e Gustavo Varela no Monza: Eis os detalhes dos negócios'
ConcreteNamed sourceMixed 50%
Ricardo Mangas and Gustavo Varela will join Monza; Varela move to Monza confirmed by Gianluca Di Marzio (operation reported).
Ricardo Mangas and Gustavo Varela will join Monza; Varela move to Monza confirmed by Gianluca Di Marzio (operation reported).
23 JulRead full article →
TTuttomonza — 'Altro colpo portoghese: in arrivo Varela del Benfica'
Mixed 50%
Altro colpo portoghese: Monza target Gustavo Varela (from Benfica) — report referencing Gianluca Di Marzio that the move is in progress and Varela is due to arrive.
Altro colpo portoghese: Monza target Gustavo Varela (from Benfica) — report referencing Gianluca Di Marzio that the move is in progress and Varela is due to arrive.
22 JulRead full article →