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Official: Peter Edokpolor has renewed his contract with Benfica, strengthening his ties to the club at a decisive stage of his development. The 19-year-old Nigerian winger and forward will be one of the youngsters closely watched by Marco Silva during pre-season, in an important opportunity to prove his worth to the first-team coaching staff.

Speaking to BTV, the player said he was pleased with the new deal, highlighting the importance of this moment in his career. “It means a lot to me,” he said, adding that he is “very happy to renew with this incredible club.” Edokpolor also described Benfica as “one of the best clubs in the world” and said it is a privilege to continue representing the Eagles.

Originally from Nigeria, the young forward is preparing to begin his third season at the club from Luz, having arrived in 2024/25 from Galadima FC. Since then, he has been steadily building his path through Benfica’s academy, standing out, among other moments, with the 2024/25 Taça Revelação triumph.

Last season, Edokpolor split his time between the B team, the under-23s and the Premier League International Cup, making 35 appearances and scoring six goals. The forward gave a positive assessment of the season, emphasizing the progress he made throughout the campaign. After starting the competitive year with the under-23s, he finished it as part of the B team, taking another step in his development process.

With the renewal now completed, the young Nigerian international is setting more ambitious goals for the coming years. Edokpolor assured that he will continue to work with the same dedication, aiming to improve every day and prove his value within the club. Establishing himself at the highest level, winning titles and contributing goals to the team’s success are some of the targets set by the forward, who approaches this new stage with confidence and determination.

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