Official! Benfica centre-back signs new deal until 2028 | OneFootball

Benfica have secured the future of one of the young prospects from their women’s academy. Carolina Simões has signed a professional contract until 2028, extending her link with the Club and taking another step on the path towards the first team.

The 18-year-old defender is currently involved in the first team’s pre-season preparations, after standing out in Benfica’s youth ranks. The signing of the new deal represents recognition of the young international’s development over the last few seasons.

Speaking to BTV, Carolina Simões did not hide her emotion at continuing to represent the club she loves: "It is a source of pride, it is an immense happiness to be able to continue representing this club, which is also the club closest to my heart. I am very pleased, very happy and grateful to the Club for this opportunity."

The young defender also highlighted the strong bond she has maintained with Benfica since arriving in the academy: "It has been a long relationship. I have been here at this club for a few years now and I have really enjoyed it, which is why I am so happy and so proud to be able to continue representing this club. It was one of the steps I wanted to reach, and now there are other steps I want to achieve and I will work for that."

Among the goals she has set for herself is establishing herself in the first team, as she made clear her desire to earn a permanent place in the senior squad. The young international also recalled the demanding journey she experienced in Benfica’s academy, considering that all the sacrifices made over the last few years were essential to reaching this moment.

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