Official! José Neto signs a new Benfica deal until 2031 | OneFootball

It’s official: Benfica have just announced José Neto’s contract renewal. In the last few moments, the Eagles, through their digital platforms, released a statement confirming the 18-year-old footballer’s stay. According to the information provided, the left-back has extended his deal until the summer of 2031.

"Sport Lisboa e Benfica and 18-year-old defender José Neto have agreed a contract renewal for another five seasons. The new deal is valid until 2031", the statement released on the afternoon of this Friday, 24 April, reads, confirming the left-back’s continuation at the club.

José Neto’s renewal is a clear step forward for the player, who next season could be seen as the understudy to regular starter Samuel Dahl on the left side of Benfica’s defence, much like Banjaqui with Amar Dedic.

José Neto thus joins the select group of players regarded as a bet for Benfica’s future. In addition to the left-back, who featured in the Youth League match, the Lisbon club has also, in recent months, made official the contract renewals of Anísio Cabral and Daniel Banjaqui, both likewise until the summer of 2031.

This season, playing for Benfica, José Neto - valued at €3 million - has already made 29 official appearances: 11 in Liga Portugal Meu Super, eight in Liga Revelação, six in the UEFA Youth League, two in Liga Portugal Betclic, one in the Champions League and one in the National Under-19 Championship. In the 1,964 minutes he has been on the pitch, the youngster has scored one goal and provided four assists.

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