Rui Costa could lose player with over 10 titles at Benfica | OneFootball

Rui Costa faces a complicated dossier in planning for the next season. Lúcia Alves, an indispensable figure in the locker room, is at the end of her contract and the renewal seems difficult. The possibility of her leaving on a free transfer is gaining momentum, leaving Benfica's officials on high alert.

Filipa Patão could take Lúcia Alves from Benfica

Several NWSL clubs have already expressed interest in signing the player. Boston Legacy, coached by the well-known Filipa Patão, is at the forefront, but not alone. San Diego Wave and Chicago Stars are also closely monitoring the situation, promising a fierce competition for the athlete's services.

The management led by Rui Costa has not yet thrown in the towel to keep Lúcia Alves at Benfica. There is a desire to extend the contractual relationship, however, the financial offers from North American football are tempting. Keeping the Portuguese international at Luz will require a significant effort.

The Portuguese international was a starter in the derby against Sporting, which ended in a one-all draw. The match was marked by a wrongly disallowed goal for Ivan Baptista's team, as well as a very dubious penalty in favor of the green and whites, very close to the end. Check out the Eagles' reaction.

Since joining Benfica, Lúcia Alves has played 179 games. During her time on the field, the defender scored 23 goals and made 32 assists. Her journey with the Eagles includes 14 titles, among which are five national championships, making her one of the most decorated with the Sacred Mantle.

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