Done deal! Benfica midfielder agrees renewal until 2031, €60m clause | OneFootball

It’s a done deal. Rafael Quintas will renew his contract with Benfica until June 2031, in a move that confirms the Eagles’ strong commitment to the young midfielder. The player thus sees his future settled at the Estádio da Luz, after some complications in the process.

According to 'Maisfutebol', the agreement between the parties has already been reached verbally and should be formalized as soon as the administrative process is completed. The new deal also includes a release clause set at €60 million,

The 18-year-old midfielder is seen as one of the players with the greatest potential of his generation, especially after his recent achievements with the Portugal U17 national team, where he played a key role in the run to the European and world titles.

With that in mind, Benfica’s sporting plan is to start integrating the midfielder into the first-team setup from next season onwards, in a gradual transition process. The Eagles’ hierarchy believes the footballer has the profile to develop within the Club and prepare, step by step, for the move into senior football.

So far this season, playing for Benfica, Rafael Quintas has already made 35 appearances across the U23 and U19 levels: 15 in the National Juniors Championship, 14 in Liga Revelação and six in the UEFA Youth League. In the 2,638 minutes he has spent on the pitch, the 17-year-old midfielder has recorded four goals and one assist.

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