Exclusive: Benfica eyeing keeper from league’s 10th-placed side | OneFootball

José Mourinho has been following the progress of the young goalkeeper André Gomes with great interest, who is currently on loan from Benfica to Alverca, our newspaper has learned, and sees him as a player to watch closely during the next pre-season with the Eagles.

The coach intends to assess the current 10th-placed Liga goalkeeper 'in loco', including him in the team's preparations for the 2026/27 season. This direct observation comes as a result of his performances for the Ribatejo club, which lost to the Eagles in the last round.

Although he is still young and has room to grow, the 21-year-old athlete's performance has pleased Benfica's management and the coach wants to see if this competitive level can translate into a real contribution to the first team.

His return could lead to a change in his contract. The player, who is under contract until June 2028, may renew his deal, thus securing his future with the Eagles. The maturity he has shown between the posts confirms all the potential he is known for.

This season, playing for Alverca, André Gomes – valued at 2.5 million euros – has played 20 matches, all in Liga Portugal Betclic. In the 1,890 minutes he spent on the pitch, the U21 international conceded 33 goals, but showed a very positive performance in the team coached by Custódio Castro.

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