Oscar Cardozo now planning Benfica stay

The agent of in-demand Benfica striker Oscar Cardozo claims his client would be happy to remain in Portugal.

Reports have linked the Paraguay international with a move to the Premier League, with Manchester City and Cardiff City said to be among those keen on doing a deal.

Quotes attributed to Bluebirds boss Malky Mackay over the weekend suggested that he was planning a big-money bid.

Cardiff have, however, moved to distance themselves from an audacious approach, and Cardozo's representative admits no agreement is close.

Pedro Aldave has also suggested that the prolific 30-year-old old could now end up staying put, having previously hinted that a summer transfer was all but wrapped up.

He told Diario de Noticias: "Is he certain to join Cardiff next season? I am not aware of such information.

"Cardozo will be in Lisbon on 17th July to start pre-season training at Benfica, where he wants to stay."


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very odd, considering whats happened in the last week or so.

I am in the Algarve and the talk here is that he will leave due to an incident during the Portuguese cup final. He pushed the Benfica manager when he was taken off. Where he is going no-one knows. Do we really want a player that throws tantrums like that?

Ability yes, team member h do not think so.

I also meant to add, the media here reckon the club leading the chase are a club with huge ambition. Make of that what you want.

Sounds to me like he wanted a move. Realised only we were interested and changed his mind