Official! Rodrigo Rêgo leaves Benfica for Brighton, but heads to Spain | OneFootball

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·18 July 2026

Official! Rodrigo Rêgo leaves Benfica for Brighton, but heads to Spain

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Rodrigo Rêgo already knows the next step in his career. Just a few weeks after leaving Benfica for Brighton, the Portuguese winger was officially announced as a new signing for Castellón, on loan from the English club, where he will look to earn regular playing time during the 2026/27 season.


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Despite their commitment to the former Eagles player, the Premier League club chose to loan him immediately to Castellón, a team that competes in Spain’s second division and that last season fought for promotion to the top flight through the promotion play-offs.

Mike Cave, sporting director of Brighton, explained the reasons behind the decision: "We have high expectations for Rodrigo and we are eager to see him get the opportunity to play regularly at first-team level. We will closely monitor his development throughout the season," he said.

His debut for the first team came in November 2025, under José Mourinho. Last season, the, including one appearance in the Champions League against Ajax, in addition to making 21 appearances for Benfica B.

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