Official: Rui Costa signs Portuguese striker, Benfica my boyhood club | OneFootball

It's official. Simão Lopes, a 16-year-old forward, has signed a professional contract with Benfica, taking another important step in his career. The young player did not forget the importance of his family in his journey and expressed great happiness with the new challenge.

“It is a huge pride to be able to sign my professional contract with Benfica. I think it is the result of my work and my parents' effort. I want to continue working and achieving my goals,” he said in an interview with BTV.

The footballer also emphasized that the focus remains on daily work and development within the Club: “Continue working and improving. More work and more dedication in training and games.” With nine seasons at Luz, the player says that Benfica is his "Club of the heart.”

“A very big goal, which brings me a lot of happiness. The professional contract only helps us to work harder and recognize that Benfica has been investing and placing trust in us,” acknowledged the young Eagles footballer.

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