Rui Costa to renew with three Benfica players, clauses up to €80M | OneFootball

Benfica is preparing to secure the future of three of its biggest prospects: Anísio Cabral, Daniel Banjaqui, and José Neto. The three young players are about to renew their contracts with the Eagles until June 2031. The new agreements are ready for signing, with a total agreement reached with the forward and the two defenders, including release clauses set at 80 million euros.

Currently tied to the club only until June 2027, the players had contracts limited by legislation that prevents minors from signing agreements longer than three years. The release clauses were set at 30 million euros, a value that attracted interest from several European clubs.

After the victory in the World Cup in November, José Mourinho included the three athletes in the main team's training sessions to observe them closely, granting them official minutes, albeit with different levels of usage. Meanwhile, Rui Costa initiated contacts with the players' representatives to discuss the renewal.

Among the trio, negotiations with Anísio Cabral and José Neto progressed more quickly, but in recent days, there have also been significant advances in Daniel Banjaqui's process. The focus on the A team and the plan outlined by the SAD contributed to accelerating the understanding between the parties.

Anísio Cabral's case took on greater urgency, as he turns 18 this coming Sunday, while Banjaqui turns 18 on March 24 and José Neto on April 19. The forward has gained prominence for scoring two goals in the main team, against Estrela da Amadora and Alverca. Clubs like Barcelona, Liverpool, Chelsea, Marseille, Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern, Napoli, PSG, and Manchester United have been following the players' development.

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