Palmeiras announce signing of midfielder Lorena Benitez | OneFootball

The Palmeiras announced the signing of Argentine midfielder Lorena Benitez, who returns to the club after two years. The 28-year-old Argentine played for Boca Juniors, Argentina, in the last two seasons.

A constant presence in the Argentine National Team, the midfielder gained prominence in the 2019 Women's World Cup in France. In 2023, she was also part of the Argentine delegation at the World Cup in Australia. During her time at Palmeiras, Benitez played 30 games and scored three goals.

“I am very happy to be back. I have wished for this moment for a long time. It is a dream to be back at the biggest club in Brazil,” declared Benitez upon her return.

The midfielder joins the group led by coach Rosana Augusto, who is preparing the team for the Women's Supercup match on February 7 against Corinthians. The match kicks off at 4 PM (Brasília time) at Arena Crefisa Barueri.

Benitez arrives as the seventh reinforcement for the Palestrinas this season. Besides her, Bia Zaneratto, Duda Santos, Ana Guimarães, Layssa Santos, Duda Basílio, and Glaucia have already been announced.

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