Official: Rui Costa signs Portuguese striker, Benfica is my club | OneFootball

It's official. Simão Lopes, a 16-year-old forward, has signed a professional contract with Benfica, taking another important step in his career. The young player did not forget the importance of his family in his journey and expressed great happiness with the new challenge.

“It is a huge pride to be able to sign my professional contract with Benfica. I believe it is the result of my work and my parents' efforts. I want to continue working and achieving my goals,” he said in an interview with BTV.

The footballer also emphasized that the focus remains on daily work and development within the Club: “Continue to work and improve. More work and more dedication in training and games.” With nine seasons at Luz, the player says that Benfica is his "Club of the heart.”

“A very big goal that brings me a lot of happiness. The professional contract only helps us to work even harder and recognize that Benfica has been investing in and trusting us,” acknowledged the young Eagles footballer.

I wanted to be in Team A and play at Estádio da Luz".which was recently criticized.

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