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Samuel Soares is set to renew his contract with Benfica very soon, Glorioso 1904 has learned. The young goalkeeper has become one of the key figures in the Eagles’ setup this season. The excellent rise of the shot-stopper developed at Seixal has led the board headed by Rui Costa to make every effort to secure the player’s future.

The decision to extend the link between the two parties comes after the footballer established himself among the coach’s main options. Samuel Soares has fully earned his place at the top of the goalkeeping pecking order under Marco Silva. His performances and the maturity he has shown on the pitch convinced the coaching staff to hand him the undisputed starting role in the Reds’ setup at the start of this season.

According to our newspaper, there is full agreement between Benfica’s structure and the player’s representatives at this stage of the talks. Rui Costa led the renewal process, ensuring the deal was properly wrapped up without any setbacks. The goalkeeper’s salary increase and the extension of the contract reflect the enormous confidence the Club has in his abilities for the present and the future of the Eagles’ goal.

The official announcement of the new contract should be made by the Club from Luz over the next few days. According to information gathered by Glorioso 1904, only the final bureaucratic details remain before the signing can be formally announced.

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