Transfer latest: Rui Costa aims to tie down three at Benfica | OneFootball

Benfica is working to secure the continued presence of some of its standout figures. With the new season already on the horizon, the club from Luz is trying to finalize the contract renewals of the coaches linked to its academy. As such, Rui Costa, President of the Eagles, intends to get a "yes" from three key pillars of Seixal.

According to Record, Benfica is very close to agreeing a renewal with Vítor Vinha, as had already been reported, and with Luís Araújo. However, the same source reveals that there is an issue involving Nélson Veríssimo, the coach in charge of the Reds' reserve team, working in close coordination with the first team squad.

The sports daily adds that the 49-year-old coach is reluctant to accept Benfica’s proposal, since he has other offers that he may find more appealing, which could take Veríssimo away from Luz. However, the Eagles, led by Rui Costa, will try to keep hold of the manager, who has led the B team for the past three seasons.

In the case of Vítor Vinha, who has stood out with Glorioso’s under-23 team but is also responsible for the under-19s’ European campaign, as well as Luís Araújo, coach of the junior team in national competitions, they have reportedly already said "yes" to Rui Costa and are preparing to extend their contracts with Benfica.

and, for that reason, the club decided to move forward with renewing their respective contracts, but at this stage there are still some doubts regarding Veríssimo’s future. Until the last few days, he reportedly had yet to give an answer to the Reds' officials.

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