After José Melro, Rui Costa sees another prospect leave Benfica | OneFootball

Breaking news. The Benfica has officially announced the transfer of Ivan Lima, a young player who was once utilized by José Mourinho. Through official channels, the Clube da Luz announced the departure of the 21-year-old winger, who is heading to Poland. This marks the second departure, after José Melro.

"Sport Lisboa e Benfica informs that an agreement has been reached with GKS Piast Gliwice for the permanent transfer of player Ivan Lima", announced the Clube da Luz through official channels, publishing a note of gratitude on the official website.

"This marks a new chapter for the young player, after 15 seasons with the eagle on his chest. A long journey that began in 2011/12, at the Under-7 level, and extended through all the club's youth ranks, up to the B team", reads the statement.

"This season, the winger made his debut for SL Benfica's A team, in the match against GD Chaves for the Portuguese Cup, also gaining minutes in the Liga Betclic, at Estádio da Luz, against Arouca. In the last two seasons, he was part of the B team of the eagles, for which he played a total of 34 games", adds Benfica.

"At 21, Ivan Lima is preparing to embrace a new chapter in his career, and Sport Lisboa e Benfica wishes him sporting success and personal happiness", reads the end of the statement, where the club extends its best wishes for success.

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