Benfica make key decision on José Neto’s future | OneFootball

Benfica will no longer be looking for a left-back in the winter transfer window. According to gathered information, the Reds, more specifically José Mourinho, are satisfied with the current options in the red and white squad, namely Samuel Dahl and the young José Neto.

This has been confirmed by Rui Santos on CNN Portugal, who claims that the Special One sees the U-17 World Champion as a very viable alternative to the Swedish footballer, who has also been improving his performance since José Mourinho’s arrival.

In the same statement, the journalist maintains that Benfica will not invest in signing a left-back, since the 62-year-old coach believes that José Neto — who got minutes in Moreira de Cónegos — will be a wise bet for the second half of the season, which is about to begin.

With the decision to rely on Samuel Dahl and José Neto for defensive duties on the left flank, Benfica is setting other goals for the transfer market, which will reopen in January. As far as is known, the Eagles are looking to strengthen the more advanced areas of the pitch, such as the winger position.

This season, José Neto has already made several appearances across the different levels of the Eagles. In total, the number 62 has played 15 official matches, spread across the U-19, U-23, B team, and main squad — where he played five minutes against Moreirense. In the 870 minutes he has been on the pitch, the defender has recorded four assists.

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