Benfica have a new midfielder on Marco Silva's radar for 2026/27 | OneFootball

Miguel Figueiredo will be part of the group that begins Benfica’s pre-season, in an important opportunity for the young midfielder to show himself to the new coach. Marco Silva liked the reports gathered on the player and wants to observe him in a training context, considering the possibility of integrating him into the first-team squad for the 2026/27 season.

The 17-year-old midfielder is expected to renew his contract with the club as soon as he comes of age, following a similar path to other prospects developed at Seixal, such as José Neto, Daniel Banjaqui and Anísio Cabral. Until he turns 18, the player can only be tied to the club through short-term amateur contracts, which makes the renewal a natural step in his development. Marco Silva’s appreciation of the youngster was first reported by Record.

Miguel Figueiredo arrived at Luz in 2020, after standing out at Casa do Benfica de Estarreja, and is now seen as one of the brightest prospects in Benfica’s academy. Last season, he made 42 appearances across different age groups, scoring four goals and providing one assist. Most of his recent progress has come with the B team, already in a competitive and professional environment.

The young midfielder’s current contract runs until 2028. For the middle of the park, Marco Silva has several options in the squad, although there could be movement in the market. One situation to keep an eye on is that of Enzo Barrenechea, who has been linked with a possible exit, which could open up additional space in Benfica’s midfield.

Benfica return to work on June 25, although several members of the first-team squad are still away with their national teams at the World Cup. Given that scenario, Marco Silva has already defined an expanded group of young talents to take part in the team’s first days of preparation.

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