Official! Luís Pinto takes Benfica playmaker to Gil Vicente | OneFootball

Gil Vicente officially announced, this Friday, the signing of Diogo Prioste on loan from Benfica until the end of the 2026/27 season. The 22-year-old midfielder came through Benfica’s entire academy system, where he captained several age groups, and is now preparing for his first full-time experience in the Liga Portugal, in a loan move aimed at boosting his competitive development.

The strategy of Benfica’s SAD is to give the Portugal under-21 international the chance to play regular minutes in the top tier of national football. Benfica’s objective is for Diogo Prioste to gain experience in a more demanding environment.

Last season, the midfielder made two appearances for the first team, then coached by José Mourinho. For the B team, he played 27 official matches, in which he scored four goals and provided seven assists, confirming the progress he has shown in recent seasons.

Diogo Prioste is already working with the squad coached by Luís Pinto. Before the arrival of the midfielder on loan from Benfica, the Barcelos club had already secured the signings of Ricardo Esgaio, formerly of Karagümrük, and Danish midfielder Andreas Lausen, who arrived from Esbjerg in Denmark’s second division.

The loan therefore represents an important opportunity for Prioste to gain prominence in Liga Portugal and continue his development, while Benfica keep a close eye on the growth of one of the most promising midfielders to come through their academy.

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