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Diogo Prioste is making his loan at Gil Vicente count, emerging as a key figure under Luís Pinto and prompting attention from Marco Silva.

According to Glorioso 1904, the 22-year-old midfielder joined on loan from Benfica in the summer to gain minutes and top-level experience, and the plan is proceeding as intended.

He was first used on matchday three, coming off the bench in the win over Casa Pia. Since then he has played every available minute, missing only the meeting with Benfica due to ineligibility against his parent club.

Regular action in Barcelos is giving Prioste exposure he would have struggled to secure with Benfica B. He has already debuted for the Benfica first team. Last season for Benfica B he made 26 appearances with four goals and seven assists.

Those returns persuaded Benfica to raise the bar and find him sustained professional minutes. This spell at Gil Vicente is an opportunity to show he is ready for the next step, and he is being monitored at Benfica. If Benfica lose midfield options in summer 2027, maintaining this level could position Prioste as an internal solution.

Source: Glorioso 1904

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