Benfica punish João Rego after midfielder refuses to play | OneFootball

João Rego refuses to renew contract with Benfica. The Reds are eager to extend the player’s contract, as he is seen as one of the biggest prospects from Seixal, but the player has made things difficult for Rui Costa and the rest of the club’s management.

According to information reported by the newspaper Record, the renewal offer with a 100 million euro release clause was turned down. As a result, Benfica has permanently assigned the player to the B team, where he will spend the entire season under Nélson Veríssimo’s orders.

João Rego was not called up by Bruno Lage this season, as Benfica was hoping to resolve the midfielder’s future. Several loan offers arrived at Luz for the player, but the Eagles held onto the youngster, hoping for an agreement.

João Rego, one of the new talents from Seixal, made his debut for the first team last season. In 2024/25, the attacking midfielder – valued at 3 million euros – took part in 13 official matches for the Eagles’ main squad. In total, the number 84 for the Reds and Whites scored just one goal.

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