Benfica starlet catches Mourinho’s eye, dream week could be on the cards | OneFootball

Daniel Banjaqui could be in for another dream week. In recent days, the 18-year-old right-back has been one of the standout players for Benfica against Inter Milan in the Youth League, as well as one of the big surprises in the call-up list for the U21 national team.

However, it doesn’t seem to end there. In addition to these two unforgettable moments, Banjaqui is aiming for another call-up to Benfica’s first team, under Mourinho, taking advantage of the absence of Amar Dedic, who is suspended for two matches.

Moreover, Banjaqui is also hoping to make another debut, this time for the U21 national team. The U17 World Champion was included in Luís Freire’s squad, alongside other Benfica players such as André Gomes, Gonçalo Moreira, and Rodrigo Rêgo. It’s worth noting that Portugal will play against Azerbaijan and Scotland.

On top of all this, there’s another very important date ahead: March 24. Next Tuesday, the right-back turns 18 years old and it may be just a matter of days before Benfica officially announces his contract renewal, similar to what happened with Anísio Cabral on February 16.

This season, playing for Benfica, Daniel Banjaqui — valued at 5 million euros — has already played a total of 26 official matches: 13 in Liga Portugal Meu Super, seven in the UEFA Youth League, three in Liga Revelação, two in Liga Portugal Betclic, and one in the Taça de Portugal. In the 1,747 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the right-back has recorded one goal and five assists.

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