Benfica full-back off Marco Silva’s radar, seeks new club | OneFootball

Benfica continues to fine-tune the squad for the 2026/27 season, and there is another player on his way out of the Luz. After raising hopes of reaching the first team, a young Seixal academy graduate is preparing to begin a new chapter in his career after failing to convince Marco Silva.

The player in question is , a 19-year-old right-back who was even called up to the first team last season. Despite that positive sign, the defender is not part of the new Benfica coach’s plans and is already looking for a solution to continue his career away from the Luz.

Kevin Pinto did not even report for pre-season training at Benfica Campus. The player, who holds English nationality, has been authorized to sort out his future, and all indications are that his next destination will be abroad, where there is interest in signing him.

The 19-year-old does not intend to remain with the B team, which was the scenario planned for him in 2026/27. With no prospects of joining the first-team squad, a departure ended up emerging as the most advantageous solution for all parties involved.

Kevin Pinto still has one more season left on his contract with Benfica, but his ties to the Club are expected to end during this summer transfer window. As such, the Eagles continue to reduce the number of players with no place in Marco Silva’s project, while the full-back looks to relaunch his career in a new league.

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