Official! Trubin’s successor signs on at Benfica for 5 more years | OneFootball

It’s official: Diogo Ferreira has renewed his contract with Benfica until 2031. The 19-year-old goalkeeper, who had been on Académico de Viseu’s radar, has extended his link with the Eagles, receiving yet another show of confidence from Benfica’s SAD after being promoted to the first team last season.

Despite being part of the work overseen by Marco Silva, all signs point to the young Portugal international continuing to get minutes with the B team, much like what happened in 2025/26. Even so, the scenario could still change, as Benfica’s goalkeeping situation remains undecided.

Developed at the Club, Diogo Ferreira arrived at Seixal in 2019 and has gone through every stage of development in Benfica’s academy. Along the way, he won two National U17 Championships and one U19 title, establishing himself as one of the academy’s most promising goalkeepers.

Speaking to Benfica’s official media, the young goalkeeper expressed his satisfaction with the renewal: "It’s an incredible step, a step I had been expecting for a long time. It comes with a bit of a feeling of mission accomplished and a job well done, but I don’t want to stop here. I want to achieve great things for this club, and that’s why I work every day."

Diogo Ferreira also took the opportunity to highlight the importance of working every day alongside Anatoliy Trubin and Samuel Soares: "Trubin and Samu are undoubtedly role models for me. Ever since I was very little, I used to see Samu on the academy pitches and, when Trubin arrived at Benfica, I was still in the academy too. Now being able to train alongside them and learn a little from them is incredible, and I feel fulfilled every day".

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