Official! Benfica striker had a season to forget, now a free agent | OneFootball

Marta Filipe confirmed her departure from Benfica, bringing a four-season spell with the Club to an end. The 18-year-old striker joined the Eagles' setup in 2022 from Marinhense, progressing through Benfica’s youth ranks and the B team. This season, she did not score any goals for the Eagles’ second team.

In her farewell message, the footballer recalled the importance Benfica had in her development, both personally and professionally: "My dear Benfica, the club that welcomed me, watched me grow and helped me become the woman and player I am today. They were four years of experiences, learning, growth and many smiles, with all the emotions that are part of a true journey".

Marta Filipe also explained that the time had come to begin a new chapter in her career: "The time has come to close one cycle and begin another. I leave Benfica with the utmost gratitude and with the certainty that I gave everything to honor this symbol that I wore on my chest — always with responsibility, respect and commitment."

The youngster also made a point of thanking everyone who was with her throughout her time at Seixal: "To my teammates, coaches and all the staff, I leave my eternal thanks for every memory and for all the daily growth. You were a team, you were home and you became family."

In closing, Marta Filipe left a reflection: "At one point they asked me: 'And when it ends, what remains?' At the time I didn’t know how to answer, but today I do. What remains are the people. What remains are the memories. Whether happy or difficult, they are what shape us. It is up to us to make the most of and fully enjoy every moment, preparing ourselves every day for when the opportunity comes and not only when the opportunity appears! Thank you, Sport Lisboa e Benfica. It was a privilege. E Pluribus Unum".

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