End of the road! Alexander Bah set to leave Benfica | OneFootball

Alexander Bah may be living his final days as a Benfica player. The club’s hierarchy intends to negotiate the sale of the Danish international – who reflected on the defeat to St. Gallen – before the close of the summer transfer window, in a decision that would open the door for Daniel Banjaqui to establish himself in the first team.

According to Mais Sport, Marco Silva is convinced by the potential of the young full-back, who is only 18, believing the Portugal under-17 international has everything needed to take on a more prominent role in the squad. Last season, Banjaqui made three appearances for the first team and provided one assist, leaving a strong impression on the coaching staff.

In addition to backing the young prospect, the Benfica coach believes Amar Dedić offers more guarantees at right-back, which is why he would welcome a possible departure for Alexander Bah in this summer transfer window.

The Danish defender is preparing to begin his fifth season wearing the eagle on his chest, after being signed from Slavia Prague in the summer of 2022 for eight million euros. At 28, Bah may be facing his last opportunity to secure a significant financial return for Benfica’s coffers.

Benfica . Even so, the club’s officials admit they may lower their financial demands or include performance-based clauses in the deal to facilitate a possible transfer.

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