América drop interest in Benfica striker | OneFootball

América drop interest in Benfica striker | OneFootball

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Elliott Bretland·18 January 2019

América drop interest in Benfica striker

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Mexican giants América will not be signing Nicolás Castillo from Benfica.

According to Fox Sports, the striker was interested in moving to the the club.


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However, a move will not go ahead after the Portuguese raised their asking price for the attacker.

América chairman Santiago Baños confirmed Castillo will not be joining after Benfica hindered previous talks by hiking the fee.

Other forward options are now being looked at.

Castillo has struggled to make an impact in Portugal having transferred in the summer from Pumas UNAM.