Official! Benfica playmaker signs new deal and is tied down | OneFootball

It’s official. Santiago Alves will continue wearing the eagle on his chest. The midfielder, just 14 years old, has signed a youth contract with Benfica, just like Luca Moraes, strengthening his bond with a Club he has represented throughout his short career.

Born on June 6, 2012, Santiago Branco is currently with the Under-15s and is in his ninth season serving the Eagles. Benfica is, moreover, the only club the youngster has officially represented since starting out in football.

Santiago Branco’s first experiences in football came at the Benfica Football School in Oeiras, before the young midfielder joined the Club’s academy. Last season, the player stood out, making 35 appearances, numbers that helped consolidate his progress within Benfica’s youth setup.

Now, with the signing of his youth contract, Benfica has once again shown confidence in the young midfielder’s potential. The player’s talent has also already earned him call-ups to district teams. Last June, he represented the Lisbon FA Under-14 team in the Lopes da Silva Inter-Association Tournament.

The young midfielder even reached the final of the competition, adding another important experience to his development path. At 14 years old, Santiago Alves thus takes another step forward in his growth as a player, remaining tied to Benfica and with nine seasons wearing the eagle on his chest.

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