Benfica players ‘could say goodbye’ against Braga amid uncertain futures | OneFootball

Benfica’s clash with Braga in matchday 33 could double as a farewell for several players at Estádio da Luz.

Record writes that multiple squad members may depart in the summer for differing reasons. Manu Silva, Bruma and Georgiy Sudakov have struggled for minutes, while Vangelis Pavlidis, who has admitted he could leave, is viewed as negotiable by the Benfica hierarchy.

António Silva is another linked with an exit. With only a year left on his deal and renewal talks stalled, Benfica are considering a sale to secure a return.

Enzo Barrenechea, signed from Aston Villa, has lost his undisputed starting status in recent months, leaving his continuity in doubt. The same question marks hang over Franjo Ivanovic, whose style does not appeal to José Mourinho.

Perhaps the most delicate situation concerns Nicolás Otamendi. Suspended for disciplinary reasons against Braga, he may already have missed a farewell appearance in front of home fans. His future remains unresolved, and there are claims he will head back to River Plate after the 2026 World Cup.

Source: Glorioso 1904