José Mourinho opens door for two Benfica midfielders to leave | OneFootball

Benfica’s midfield is expected to undergo significant changes in the next summer transfer window, with two departures on the table. Manu Silva and Enzo Barrenechea are not part of the plans for next season and could even leave the Club.

The Portuguese player arrived at Luz in January 2025 from Vitória, after standing out in Minho. However, he ended up facing physical problems throughout the season and never managed to establish himself consistently in the first-team squad.

As for Enzo Barrenechea, signed in the summer of 2025, he initially began to earn a place in José Mourinho’s options, but lost influence over the last few months. The Argentine, who arrived after a spell at Valencia on loan from Aston Villa, ultimately saw the competition gain the upper hand.

Both players have long-term contracts with Benfica, but the club’s board is willing to open the door to a departure if proposals considered attractive come in. The idea is to reorganize the midfield and free up space in the squad.

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