Official! Simão Sabrosa superfan signs new Benfica deal | OneFootball

It’s official: Lúcia Alves has agreed a contract renewal with Benfica, extending her deal until the summer of 2031. The announcement was made on the morning of Wednesday, May 20, through the official channels of the Clube da Luz, where the player appeared alongside Mónica Jorge, director of women’s football. Speaking to BTV, the footballer stressed that only the Sacred Mantle "makes sense."

"It’s a very, very special feeling. It was something I dreamed of, as I’ve mentioned many times, since I was little. This is my home and it wouldn’t make sense any other way. I feel good here, fulfilled and very happy. I get along well with everyone and everyone treats me well. Benfica are a great club. For me, the biggest in Portugal and the biggest in Europe. I feel very good here. I don’t want to win only in Portugal, I want to win in Europe and I see Benfica as the right place," said Lúcia Alves in comments to BTV.

"Benfica has helped me grow a lot, not only professionally, but also personally. I arrived in 2019, I was a kid and I didn’t really know what I was coming for. From the moment I embarked on this adventure, I never wanted to leave. I think I keep showing that more and more on the pitch. The way I react to problems and to good things says a lot about how much I’ve grown as a player, and I will keep working to bring joy to the Club," explained the 28-year-old footballer, a devoted fan of Simão Sabrosa.

"I want to win as many titles as possible and, individually, continue helping the Club more and more. In the Champions League, I want to go even further. I’ve already managed to reach the quarter-finals, but I want more. And that only makes sense in this shirt," stressed the number 13, after helping lift the six-in-a-row league title and the Portuguese Cup in 2025/26.

"The way the fans support us is super important. It’s important for them to be there, because their support makes us better and better. I hope it continues like this, because we need all their energy and I believe Benfica is the right path. I hope to keep winning trophies so we can celebrate together," concluded Lúcia Alves, full of praise for the support of the Benfica fans.

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