Benfica forward joins Premier League's 8th-placed side: It was an honour | OneFootball

Rodrigo Rêgo is preparing to embrace a new challenge in his career, as he heads to Brighton, the side that finished last season’s Premier League in eighth place. Before beginning this new chapter, the young player made a point of recalling the journey he experienced with the eagle on his chest and left a special message to Benfica and its supporters.

“My debut for Sport Lisboa e Benfica’s first team was a moment I will never forget. From the first day I wore the sacred shirt, I dreamed of the opportunity to represent the Club at the highest level”, he wrote on his social media.

Rodrigo Rêgo also revealed the emotions he felt before his official debut for the Eagles. “Walking into the dressing room and hearing the atmosphere in the stadium build shortly before the match were moments that made me realise the magnitude of that day; a mixture of anxiety, pride and determination came over me. When I stepped onto the pitch, everything seemed to happen more quickly: the sound of the supporters, the teams moving into position for kick-off and the adrenaline rushing through my body”, he highlighted.

The 21-year-old player also stressed that every moment spent on the pitch represented the reward for many years of work. “Every touch of the ball, every run and every decision were more than just actions in the game; they were the fulfilment of years of work, training, sacrifice and passion. Representing the Club on the pitch was a huge honour. Onwards and upwards, Benfica”, he concluded.

With the move to England, Rodrigo Rêgo is now beginning a new adventure in English football, after taking his first steps and fulfilling the dream of wearing the first-team shirt of Benfica. His emotional farewell won over the Reds’ supporters and marks the end of an important chapter in the young player’s career.

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