Official! Ex-Porto and Braga defender signs for Benfica: dream | OneFootball

Benfica have officially announced the signing of a professional contract with Gonçalo Silva, a young centre-back aged just 16 who continues to take firm steps forward in his development with the Eagles. After signing the new deal, the defender did not hide his emotion at reaching one of the most important milestones of his still short career.

"It is a dream for me. When I received this news, I felt fulfilled. I am very happy to reach this level and to have achieved this with the club I most want to represent and where I most want to develop. This contract is more motivation than pressure," he told the Club’s official media.

The centre-back, who prefers to play with his left foot, has been one of the standout players in Benfica’s under-17 team this season, making 23 appearances and scoring two goals, numbers that reinforce the Club’s confidence in his potential.

Gonçalo Silva’s journey went through several stages before arriving at Seixal. He started at Núcleo Desportivo Colégio de Ermesinde, represented Gondomar, Salgueiros, Benfica’s Braga Training and Development Centre, Porto and Braga, before joining Benfica in 2024.

In addition to his performances for Benfica, the youngster has already earned four caps for Portugal’s under-16 national team, scoring one goal in national team colours. The signing of this professional contract is therefore another important step in the emergence of one of the prospects the Club believes could have a bright future at the Luz. Besides Gonçalo Silva, Gonçalo Fernandes has also signed a contract.

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