Young Portuguese right-back Daniel Banjaqui draws attention from Barcelona amid renewal talks with Benfica | OneFootball

FC Barcelona continue to showcase some of the most exciting young talents in their first team, while their academy is home to several highly promising players waiting to break into top-level football.

The club also maintains a close watch on emerging youth talent across Europe, and according to A Bola (via SPORT), one player who has recently caught their attention is Portuguese right-back Daniel Banjaqui.

Banjaqui, just 17, made his first-team debut for Benfica under José Mourinho last December and has steadily impressed with his performances.

His rise has attracted interest from several top European clubs, with Barcelona closely monitoring his development as part of their strategy to recruit young players with high potential.

The player’s contract with Benfica runs until June 2027, but the club is eager to secure his future before he reaches the age of maturity on March 24.

Mourinho has taken a personal interest in overseeing Banjaqui’s growth and ensuring he is protected as he progresses toward the elite level.

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For Barcelona, Daniel Banjaqui fits perfectly within the sporting policy shaped by Deco, which prioritizes young players with international potential, especially in defensive and wide positions.

The club’s recent focus on reinforcing the right-back position, highlighted by the imminent arrival of Joao Cancelo, underlines the importance of securing talent in these roles.

Banjaqui’s youth, growth trajectory, and versatility make him an ideal candidate for La Blaugrana, and the outcome of ongoing renewal talks with Benfica could determine his medium and long term-term future.