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Gabriel Índio impresses Benfica on first day, 17-year-old joins in before unveiling

Gabriel Índio made a striking first impression at Benfica, catching the eye with his physical power on day one of 26/27 at Seixal, despite not yet being officially unveiled.Record reports...

Benfica secure FIFA authorisation to fast-track Gabriel Índio’s arrival

Gabriel Índio has begun training with Benfica after the club obtained special FIFA authorisation to integrate him before he turns 18, according to Glorioso 1904.The Brazilian defender turns 18 on...

Marco Silva names 30 as Benfica open pre-season, Gabriel Índio stands out

Marco Silva opened Benfica’s 2026/27 pre-season at Seixal with a 30-strong group, Gabriel Índio the standout inclusion. According to Glorioso 1904, the new head coach blended senior players with academy...

Benfica’s João Ananias move collapsed over Rollheiser debt

Benfica were close to signing Santos centre-back João Ananias, but the move collapsed amid a dispute over money owed from Benjamín Rollheiser’s transfer, UOL Esporte reports.Agent Marcelo Pettinatti mediated talks,...

Gabriel Índio to start with Benfica B in phased integration plan

Gabriel Índio will begin his Benfica career with the B team as part of a managed adaptation, according to Glorioso 1904. The plan is for the Brazilian defender to start...

Gabriel Índio ‘a horse’, says coach, as Marco Silva lines up Benfica’s first 2026/27 signing

Gabriel Índio is set to become Benfica’s first signing of the Marco Silva era, with the club moving quickly to land the 20-year-old centre-back from Brazil’s Athletic Club and ward...