Rui Costa preparing to tie down Tomás Soares at Benfica B | OneFootball

According to Glorioso 1904, Benfica are close to renewing Tomás Soares' contract, with the young forward lined up for a bigger role in the B team.

The SAD led by Rui Costa is finalising the details of the deal, with Soares viewed as a key part of the new B-team cycle.

The Seixal set-up is preparing a major reshuffle of Benfica B, a process that will end cycles for several long-standing players and open space for a new generation.

Confidence in Soares stems from last season. He made nine appearances for the B team and scored four goals, showing notable efficiency in front of goal.

The plan is to give him a larger role next season, with space created by the anticipated exits. The idea is for him to become an attacking reference for the second team while continuing his development, with the first team a medium-term target.

The renewal is well advanced and should be announced once the final details are agreed. Benfica aim to protect one of Seixal's brightest prospects, keeping Soares at the club for the next few years.

Source: Glorioso 1904