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Official: Miguel Galinho has signed a professional contract with Benfica. The announcement was made on the afternoon of Monday, December 8, with the Eagles revealing that the 16-year-old footballer now holds a new connection with the Clube da Luz. At the event, the athlete did not hide his ambition to go far.

“I feel very good, it’s a huge pride and also a great responsibility. It’s the club of my heart,” said Miguel Galinho in statements to Benfica’s official channels, moments after signing his first professional contract with the Glorious.

“I’m also grateful for the opportunity given and I will do everything I can to honor Benfica’s shirt,” added the 16-year-old footballer to BTV, who is part of the Under-17 squad. However, last Sunday, December 7, Miguel Galinho was present at the Eagles’ draw at home against União de Leiria.

“The goal is to keep improving and, at the end of the season, to become champions, which is the goal every season. But, above all, the main objective is to keep evolving,” concluded the young Benfica player, happy to continue wearing the eagle on his chest.

At just 16 years old, Miguel Galinho is now entering his fifth season with Benfica, where he joined in the 2021/22 season. Currently with nine appearances for the Juvenis, the midfielder was national champion with the Under-15s in 2023/24 and with the Under-17s in 2024/25.

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