Mateus Mide snubbed Benfica: “He didn’t even want to train” | OneFootball

Mateus Mide stood out while representing Portugal in the Under-17 World Cup and was awarded the Player of the Tournament prize. The midfielder is part of FC Porto's squad and is seen as a promising talent for the future.

In statements to Zerozero, the young player's father revealed that Mateus refused to train with Benfica and praised his son's professionalism:

"Mateus is FC Porto at heart. At the age of 8, he had the opportunity to train with Benfica and refused. He didn't even want to attend the training. His dream is to play at the Estádio do Dragão... just last Sunday we were there and talked about his dream of stepping on that pitch. He often gave up spending time with friends to rest and achieve what he so desires. He is very dedicated to what he wants. He loves watching Vitinha play and has some similar characteristics. His game reading, quick execution... but he has a greater aptitude for offensive positions. He is an attacking midfielder who can get forward and score goals with ease."

This season, he has played 23 games, with 10 goals and seven assists. His contract with the Dragons is valid until 2027.

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