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Benfica full-back is off Marco Silva’s radar and is looking for a new club

The red-and-white club is pushing through another squad change for 2026/27, and the right-sided defender’s future is already virtually decided

Kevin Pinto, Benfica’s right-back, failed to convince Marco Silva in pre-season and is set to leave the Club after five years

Benfica continue to fine-tune the squad for the 2026/27 season, and another player is on his way out of the Luz. After raising hopes of breaking into the first team, a young Seixal academy product is preparing to begin a new chapter in his career after failing to convince Marco Silva.

The player in question is Kevin Pinto, a 19-year-old right-back who was even called up to the first team last season. Despite that positive sign, the defender is not part of the new Eagles coach’s plans and is already looking for a solution to continue his career away from the Luz.

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Kevin Pinto did not even report for pre-season training at Benfica Campus. The player, who holds English nationality, has been given permission to sort out his future, and all signs point to his next destination being abroad, where there is interest in signing him.

The 19-year-old does not intend to remain with the B team, which was the scenario lined up for him in 2026/27. With no prospects of joining the senior squad, a departure ended up emerging as the most beneficial solution for all parties involved.

Kevin Pinto is still under contract with Benfica for one more season, but his link with the Club is expected to end during this summer transfer window. The Eagles are therefore continuing to reduce the number of players who have no place in Marco Silva’s project, while the full-back looks to revive his career in a new league.

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