Official! Benfica forward heads to Brighton for €3.5m | OneFootball

Benfica officially announced, this Wednesday, the permanent transfer of Rodrigo Rêgo to Brighton. The 21-year-old winger is now preparing for a new chapter in his career, this time in the Premier League. The Eagles will receive €3.5 million.

Signed from Famalicão in the 2022/23 season, the youngster began his journey at Benfica Campus, where he represented the club’s junior and Under-23 sides in his first two seasons. Last season, he was called up to Benfica’s first team and was handed his debut by José Mourinho.

The player started and played the full 90 minutes in the 2-0 win over Atlético in the fourth round of the Portuguese Cup. Over the course of 2025/26, he featured in four more matches for the first team, including one Champions League game against Ajax, while also making 21 appearances for the B team.

In a statement, Benfica wished the player sporting success and personal happiness in his new challenge in England.

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