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Originally Posted by Marcelo

Zoro and Bergessio were two additions made to the squad this season, but their careers at Benfica have quickly come to an end. Both are out of Camacho's plan and have already received permission from the club to join the squad later for training.

Zoro, defender from Ivory Coast, was signed from Messina (Italy) at the start of the season but has not been able to convince Camacho and has become dispensable by the club. The problem is that the «number 17» has one of the highest salaries of the squad, and with four and a half years still left on his contract, he will only arrange to leave if he is offered the same wage structure or higher by another club. Metz (France) were one of the clubs who showed interest in signing Zoro but it is assumed they do not have the capacity to pay his current salary. The player has stated he would rather leave for definite than to be loaned.

The central-defender has been authorized to stay in Ivory Coast, where he is on holiday, for a few more days. He is to participate at a charity game in the capital Abidjan and will return to Lisbon before the New Year.

Bergessio has also been given permission to stay in holiday until the 2nd of January as his future is still in contention.

"I am awaiting instructions from Benfica. Nothing has been decided yet."

The Argentinian striker is much wanted by clubs from his country (San Lorenzo, Independiente and River Plate) and may continue his career in his homeland, but he also might have the possibility to go to Spain or France.

Brazilian midfielder Andrés Diáz, ex-Rosario Central, will join the squad on the 2nd of January as negotiations are still ongoing with a club from the Argentinian capital Buenos Aires.

I have no idea for the life of me why Benfica never used Zoro or have him in their plans.. for a player who can play any position on the defensive line that's absurd. yet another player they've let go down the toilet.