Benfica ‘will consider transfer bids for Adel Taarabt after ex-QPR star is dropped from squad’
BENFICA are reportedly ready to sell Adel Taarabt after dropping the ex-Queens Park Rangers star from their squad.
The maverick moved to the Portuguese giants in 2015 but only made his debut for them in March 2019 following several loan stints away.
Former Tottenham and QPR ace went on to remain in Portugal after taking a 30 per cent pay cut.
Now Portuguese news outlet Record claims the 32-year-old Moroccan is available for transfer.
Taarabt was left out of the squad for the recent clash with Moreirense under instruction of boss Nelson Verissimo.
He remains under contract until 2023 but this report states he can leave this month if Benfica receive an acceptable proposal.
After loan spells at Fulham and AC Milan, he moved to Benfica four years ago on a permanent basis from QPR.
Despite signing a five-year contract, the Moroccan international struggled to make an impact and soon found himself relegated to their B-team.
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Taarabt was shipped out on an 18-month loan to Italian outfit Genoa in January 2017 before returning the following year.
Taarabt has shown glimpses of his talents throughout his career but has struggled to replicate that form over a long period.
He failed to establish himself at Spurs after joining from Lens.
However he was crowned EFL Player of the Year as he inspired QPR to Premier League promotion in 2011.
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