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Martim Neto, a talent who was transferred to Elche in the last summer market, provided an assist in the 2-2 draw against Sevilla, helping his club secure an important point against the most successful team in the Europa League.

The former Benfica midfielder was sold to the Franjiverde club in the last summer market, for 1.5 million euros. The midfielder justified his departure from Luz, stating it was "very difficult" to turn down a move to La Liga and to the team competing in the Spanish first division.

This move was not a surprise, as he was loaned to Rio Ave last season. It's worth remembering that Martim Neto joined Clube da Luz in the 2015/2016 season, where he completed all the youth levels of the reds and whites.

Martim was a key player in winning the UEFA Youth League, alongside names like Henrique Araújo, António Silva, and João Neves. The young midfielder went from loan to loan, including a stint at Gil Vicente in 2023/24. A year earlier, the Portuguese international played for Benfica's B team.

Martim Neto – valued at 5 million euros – has played 20 matches so far (16 in La Liga and four in the Copa del Rey). In the 1,097 minutes he has been an option for the Spanish team, the midfielder scored three goals and made four assists.

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