Deal done! Rui Costa secures Brazilian centre-back for Benfica | OneFootball

It’s a done deal. Benfica have secured the signing of another young prospect by landing centre-back Davi Lima, just 17 years old, from Itaquaquecetuba Athletico Clube. The move represents an investment with the future of the Eagles in mind.

According to information reported by Globoesporte, the deal carries special significance for the Brazilian club, founded only in 2025, as it is the first transfer in its short history. A symbolic step that puts the club on the map of international negotiations.

The agreement reached between the parties will run for three years and involves a fee of around €1 million. It was also agreed that the selling club will retain a percentage of the player’s economic rights, safeguarding a potential financial gain from any future transfer, although the details of that share were not disclosed.

Although he has already been to Lisbon to undergo medical examinations and formalise a pre-contract with the Eagles, Davi Lima will only officially join Benfica in July 2027, when he turns 18, as required by international regulations for transfers of this kind.

The decision to choose the Club of Light was explained by the president of the Brazilian side, José Chiotti: “After several months of negotiations with European clubs and also teams in Brazil, we understood that Benfica was the best option because it is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading references in player development, and that is why we moved forward with the signing of this pre-agreement with the Portuguese structure.”

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