João Noronha Lopes unveils two aces for the Benfica elections | OneFootball

Just over a month and a half before the elections, João Noronha Lopes gave an extensive interview in which he revealed some of the faces who will be part of his team at Benfica. According to the manager, Nuno Gomes and Vítor Paneira, supporters of his list, will become trusted members of the candidate’s team if he wins the election.

In a long and exclusive interview with NOW, the businessman revealed that the former players of the Eagles will take on roles related to Benfica’s football operations. Regarding the former number 21, Noronha Lopes considers this good news for the club’s members: “I have good news for Benfiquistas. I will bring in Nuno Gomes. He will be my vice-president for football, overseeing all football operations.”

By revealing Nuno Gomes’ name, the candidate argues that the former striker is the right choice: “He is one of the greatest goal scorers in Benfica’s history, a symbol of Benfiquismo, who has extensive knowledge of Portuguese football. He knows Benfica inside out and has also developed a deep understanding of international football.”

Going further, the candidate for the elections—who has not spared criticism of the current Board—highlighted another Benfica heavyweight: “I will have Vítor Paneira as technical director in a key role connecting the structure and the football team. An essential role for someone who embodies everything Benfiquistas love to see: grit, ambition.”

Finally, he assured all Benfiquistas that the choices made are bets for the future of the Club of Light: “Between Nuno Gomes and Vítor Paneira, we have knowledge, Benfiquismo, professionalism, grit, and ambition. They both know what I want. A great desire and hard work to win.”

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