Glorioso 1904 exclusive - Benfica’s first-choice keeper is on the way out | OneFootball

Lena Pauels is on her way out of Benfica’s women’s football team. According to information gathered by Glorioso 1904, the goalkeeper is attracting strong interest from several clubs, particularly from the American league, and the possibility of leaving the Luz is, at this stage, inevitable.

they still consider the goalkeeper an important player for the team and intend to keep her for next season. However, the growing interest from foreign clubs has been complicating the process.

The Germany international once again showed her quality during the 2025/26 season. Playing for the Eagles, Lena Pauels made 28 appearances and conceded 29 goals. Her strong performances have not gone unnoticed abroad.

Benfica are continuing to monitor the situation, but acknowledge that the competition is strong and that the high wages offered by NWSL (National Women's Soccer League) clubs are a difficult attraction to match, which makes her stay harder.

At the moment, the 28-year-old footballer’s future remains open, although a farewell to Benfica is the strongest scenario on the table. The next few weeks should be decisive, . Recently, Carole Costa moved to Galatasaray.

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