Diogo Spencer leaves Benfica for Alverca in permanent winter move | OneFootball

Benfica have confirmed the permanent departure of Diogo Spencer to Alverca in the winter window. The right-back had been on loan at AFS, and joins the Ribatejo club, who were promoted this season.

A Bola reports that the fee was not disclosed and Benfica will retain 50% of his rights. Alverca have already announced his arrival.

A Benfica academy product, Spencer made his senior debut for the first team in 2023/24 under Roger Schmidt. He featured in the 3-0 win over Moreirense on matchday 29.

He joined the club in 2016/17 as an under-13 from SG Sacavenense. He won the UEFA Youth League and the national junior title in 2021/22, and the club wished him well for the next stage of his career.

Rated at €900,000, Spencer played 16 matches for AFS this season, 13 in Liga Portugal Betclic and three in the Taça de Portugal. He totalled 1,281 minutes, scoring three goals with two assists.

Source: Glorioso 1904