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Lourenço Alves, a 16-year-old midfielder, has signed a professional contract with Benfica. An Under-16 youth player, the midfielder is in his 10th season with the Club, with the Glorious One being the only badge he has represented so far in his football career.

, said the midfielder in comments to BTV. .

His journey wearing the eagle on his chest began at the Braga Training and Development Center, at Casa Benfica Fafe Acdr, where he spent 6 seasons (2016/2017 - 2021/2022), continuing at Benfica Campus from 2022/2023 onward. He now speaks about his goals for the future.

"It has been very good (representing Benfica). I’ve been here a long time already, but with each passing year... very happy for every year I’ve been here. I want to reach Benfica’s first team. It’s the dream", stressed the youngster, who sees himself in his idol Bernardo Silva.

This season, wearing the Benfica shirt, Lourenço Alves has made 15 appearances - all in the Under-17 Second Division. In 696 minutes on the pitch, the young central midfielder, who can also play in the "No. 10" role, has scored three goals (2x Famalicão B and Vasco da Gama Sines) .

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