Exclusive Glorioso 1904 - Benfica give Tiago Gouveia feedback on Nice loan | OneFootball

Benfica expects an improvement in Tiago Gouveia's performance by the end of the current season, according to Glorioso 1904. The club's management believes that the level of performance shown so far at Nice does not fully meet the expectations set before his move to France.

While playing for the French club, the 24-year-old winger has accumulated minutes, but the Eagles believe that his offensive impact and performance consistency can still reach a higher level. Internally, it is argued that the player needs to show greater regularity.

According to information gathered by our newspaper, Benfica has already conveyed to the player that the 2026/27 pre-season is not guaranteed. To be part of the preparations for the next season, the Portuguese under-21 international will need to demonstrate clear progress, greater competitive commitment, and numbers that support a solid investment in the next season.

The final stretch of 2025/26 will thus be crucial for the future of the player trained at Seixal. The Clube da Luz believes in the footballer's potential but demands extra effort and performance closer to the desired level to be an option for José Mourinho.

This season, while playing for Nice, Tiago Gouveia - valued at 4 million euros - has participated in 21 official matches: 12 in Ligue 1, seven in the Europa League, and two in the French Cup. In the 891 minutes played, the forward has scored two goals,

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