Official: Rui Costa secures Benfica left-back’s stay | OneFootball

It’s official: Benfica has signed a new deal with Ricardo Batista. The 16-year-old, who plays as a left-back, has signed his first professional contract with the Club of Light. Thus, Rui Costa ensures the continuity of yet another young talent who has been shining in Seixal.

“It’s a huge honor to sign this contract with a great club, I’m very proud,” said the young player, just 16 years old, in statements to BTV moments after putting pen to paper on the new deal, which ties him to Benfica for several years.

“The support was great, it was exactly what I needed. I always had my family with me, my teammates, coaches, agents, and the entire staff. I’m very happy, all thanks to them, who were with me every step of the way,” added Ricardo Batista.

“The goal for this season is to become champions, of course, but for that we have to evolve, improve what needs to be improved so that, at the end of this season, we can win the title,” revealed the 16-year-old footballer, showing his ambition to succeed at Luz.

“My ambitions for the future are to reach the first team, to improve every day to get there, to work, to always stay focused so that one day I can make it and give everything for this great Club,” concluded Ricardo Batista, after signing a professional contract with Benfica, which is also looking to secure José Neto.

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