Official! Conceição agrees terms with Benfica: I feel 100% ready | OneFootball

It’s official! João Conceição has renewed his contract with Benfica, extending his ties with the Club at an important stage of his career. The 21-year-old right-back is preparing for his 13th season wearing the eagle on his chest, further cementing a journey that began when he was still a child.

João Conceição joined Benfica in the 2013/14 season from Ferreiras, the club where he took his first steps in football. During his development years, he also spent time at the Faro Training and Development Centre, where he remained for four seasons as a youth player.

Between 2017/18 and 2018/19, he played for Louletano, returning to the Benfica setup in 2019/20 to join Benfica Campus and continue his development. Speaking to BTV, the young defender expressed his satisfaction with the renewal: "It’s been months and months of work. I want to thank the Club and the entire structure that always supported me during these tougher moments. I’m also grateful for this great opportunity to start another season with Benfica".

João Conceição said the moment has special meaning, especially because it involves a club of Benfica’s stature, adding that he feels fully ready to begin the new season with ambition and confidence. His last season was affected by an injury that kept the full-back off the pitch for several months.

but he made a point of thanking the club and the entire medical and technical staff for the support they gave him throughout the recovery process. Now fully fit again, João Conceição is preparing to begin another season in Benfica’s service, determined to make the most of the opportunity and establish himself once and for all wearing the eagle on his chest.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.