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Barcelona is keeping an eye on Daniel Banjaqui’s situation. According to reports, the Catalan club appreciates the qualities of the 17-year-old right-back, who has stood out in recent months. However, Benfica, as previously reported, is trying to hold on to the player, who has already been given his debut by José Mourinho.

According to the newspaper A Bola, the Luz club, led by Rui Costa, wants to keep the young Portuguese international for several more years and, with this plan in mind, has already started the process of renewing Banjaqui’s contract. However, the same source explains that there has not yet been a breakthrough.

The sports daily added that talks to extend the contract began even before the World Cup victory. However, Benfica has not yet managed to reach an agreement with the player’s representatives. At the moment, the player has a contract valid until the end of the 2026/27 season.

Even so, Benfica is eager to close this matter, since the player turns 18 on March 24, which could make it easier for Barcelona to make a move, as he will become of legal age. This is a situation that could attract other interested parties, in addition to the Blaugrana club.

This season, wearing the Benfica shirt, Daniel Banjaqui — valued at one million euros — has played 15 matches: seven in the Segunda Liga, four in the Youth League, three in the Liga Revelação, and one in the Taça de Portugal. In the 838 minutes he has been on the pitch, the defender, who is under contract until June 2027, has scored one goal.

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