UEFA Cup - Benfica interests Belletti

Eurosport - Fri, 18 Jul 12:30:00 2008

Juliano Belletti's agent has hinted that the Chelsea full-back would consider a move to Benfica.

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Recent reports have suggested Portuguese side Benfica are readying a loan offer for the Brazilian, who signed for Chelsea from Barcelona last summer.

Belletti faces strong competition from Paulo Ferreira and summer signing Jose Bosingwa for a starting role at Stamford Bridge next season.

The 32-year-old has yet to receive an approach from Benfica, but his agent and brother Sandro Belletti has admitted he would talk over a potential switch if an offer was received.

He told Radio Renascenca: "So far there has been no contact. If we receive any contact from Benfica then I will speak with Juliano to see if he is interested.

"Benfica are a big club in Europe. We will wait and see if Juliano is in manager Luiz Felipe Scolari's plans."

Sporting Life / Eurosport

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  1. Bosingwa is like a Ferreira that is also solid on defense. Belletti might be getting old, but he is creative and has a wicked shot. I'd say loan/sell Ferreira. Let Ben Haim go to a team where he'll play first team. And yea, Pizarro just hasn't been a good fit for Chelsea. Neither has Anelka, yet.

    From E, on Sun 20 Jul 7:32AM

  2. You cant be serious about Boularouz.He's a liability!!! Whilst Ferreira is not a world-beater he is still the better right-back after Boswinga, who is total class.

    From ian e, on Fri 18 Jul 9:01PM

  3. please sell. he is good but we have two better players: boulahrouz and bosingwa. also sell pizzaro, ben haim, and ferreira

    From dannydwilton, on Fri 18 Jul 4:35PM
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