Benfica sign Todibo on two-year loan from Barcelona

Benfica have completed the signing of defender Jean-Clair Todibo on a two-year loan deal from Barcelona.

The France Under-20 international arrived at Camp Nou from Toulouse in 2019 but has only made five appearances for Barca since, spending last campaign on loan at Bundesliga outfit Schalke 04.

Now, the 20-year-old has completed another loan move away from the club after signing a two-year contract with the Portuguese outfit for a fee of £1.8m.

The centre-back racked up 10 appearances in all competitions for Schalke last season, and the Frenchman’s loan move to Benfica reportedly includes an option to buy for £18.2m.

Earlier, Fulham were allegedly interested in signing the youngster for £16.3m.