Deal done! Benfica playmaker off to Turkey, exclusive confirmed | OneFootball

Tomás Cruz is on his way out of Benfica and is preparing to take on a new challenge in his career, as Glorioso 1904 had previously reported. The 21-year-old Luxembourg midfielder is set to sign a three-season contract with Bodrumspor, a club that plays in Turkey’s second division.

The midfielder’s new club features some familiar faces from Portuguese football, including Vincent Aboubakar, the former Porto striker, as well as Portuguese players Diogo Sousa, a goalkeeper, and Pedro Brazão, a forward.

The move to Turkey comes after Tomás Cruz turned down, in July, an opportunity to continue his career in Romania. The midfielder had the chance to play for Dinamo Bucharest, coached by Portuguese manager Nuno Campos, but ultimately rejected the offer. Now, the Luxembourg international has found in Bodrumspor the project to continue his professional journey and seek more competitive playing time.

Tomás Cruz arrived at the Benfica Campus in 2024, after spending three seasons in Hannover 96’s youth ranks. Last season, the midfielder gained experience with the Eagles’ B team, for whom he made 30 appearances. The move to Turkey therefore represents a new stage for a player who is still looking to establish himself in senior football.

Despite his age, Tomás Cruz already has international experience. The midfielder is a senior international for Luxembourg, having represented the national team on 16 occasions. In the national team, the player shares the dressing room with Leandro Barreiro, a Benfica midfielder, the club he is now leaving to continue his career in Turkish football.

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